[senco-forum] Handwriting

From Hrcourt Assessment -

At the Communicate-ed course details of:
DASH- Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting -
By Barnett, Henderson and Scheib - standardized with over500 children -

Anyone used it?
>From Hrcourt Assessment -
I currently use:
20 mins Patoss test -
Dyslexia Institute 10 sentences -
20 free writing word processed -

Stuart

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[mailto:senco-forum-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk] On Behalf Of Greg
Sent: 05 March 2007 17:39
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Subject: [senco-forum] Handwriting

Hi,

We currently have two students (1 in year 9 the other in year 10) whose
handwriting is giving the parents and school a serious cause for
concern. 

The parents have requested 'extra time' in their exams. I have looked at
their writing and it is legible - only just! Our examinations officer
claims that they are not entitled to any extra time as they have not
received any extra time in previous exams. Is this right?

Also, we intend to spend about 30 minutes each week on a one to one
basis to help the pupils improve their handwriting. Any ideas what to
do? Bearing in mind that these pupils are 14 - 15 year old males.

Any advice is appreciated.

Take care,

Greg

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