IB Music/Exam

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IB Music scores, like other subject scores, are divided into several components. These components and their weights differ between the Standard Level and Higher Level of examination.

Contents 1 Standard Level 1.1 External Assessment 1.2 Internal Assessment 2 Higher Level 2.1 External Assessment 2.2 Internal Assessment

[edit] Standard Level

The Standard Level examination consists of an External Assessment and an Internal Assessment portion.

[edit] External Assessment

The External Assessment portion is 50% of the overall score. It consists of the:

• Listening Paper - 30% of the overall score
• Musical Investigation - 20% of the overall score

[edit] Internal Assessment

The Internal Assessment portion is 50% of the overall score. It consists of a choice of:

• Solo Performance
• Group Performance
• Composition

[edit] Higher Level

The Higher Level examination consists of an External Assessment and an Internal Assessment portion.

[edit] External Assessment

The External Assessment portion is 50% of the overall score. It consists of the:

• Listening Paper - 30% of the overall score
• Musical Investigation - 20% of the overall score

[edit] Internal Assessment

The Internal Assessment portion is 50% of the overall score. It consists of:

• Solo Performance - 25% of the overall score
• Composition - 25% of the overall score