In this session, Stephen Pinnock will explain important aspects of ABRSM exams, aspects every teacher wishes and needs to know. With a focus on higher grades (Grade 6-8) this session will help teachers: -Understand how examiners apply the marking criteria to access sections of the exam and understand mark-form comments -Prepare their student and work effectively towards an exam -Gain useful insights into the aspects of musical performance, through recorded examples. Sight-Reading, one of the most important aspects of msuic learning and exams, will also be taken up in detail.