Marking Guidelines

Report sheets following the new BIFF Marking Scheme, including a short appraisal from the Adjudicator will be provided for each performance. Find out more about the new marking scheme here.

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65-69 DEVELOPING

A performance demonstrating an awareness of technical skills, requiring more consistency & artistry

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70-74 PROGRESSING

A performance showing development of technique and/or communication and commitment

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75-79 MERIT

A competent performance, showing some artistic awareness and/or technical ability

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80-84 COMMENDED

A convincing performance technically & artistically, with increasing stylistic & communication skills

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85-89 HONOURS

An excellent performance, demonstrating fluent technical and artistic skills with emerging individuality

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90-94 OUTSTANDING

An impressive performance technically and artistically, displaying spontaneity & clear individuality

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95+ EXEPTIONAL

A superlative performance, displaying exceptional artistic individuality