[SENco-forum] Aston Test

Use the 'Dyslexia Institute' writing tests (developing literacy for
study and work) - someone may have a copy.
Stuart

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SEN at tringham.net
Sent: 28 January 2008 20:24
To: Becta Senco
Subject: RE: [SENco-forum] Aston Test

The PATOSS site tests are for Secondary and my students are only 8 years
old.  They complete a series of 1 or 2 minute tests one after the other
to a
total of 10 minutes.  After a break for the Free writing instructions
they
then write for 5 minutes.  Secondary need to show they can write for 20
minutes under test conditions.

Writing speed is a really hard thing to isolate as whatever test you use
involves some other aspect such as sequencing, spelling, or thinking.
The
free writing test gives a very good overall look at content etc., as per
the
Aston indications and the new Secondary norms available on the PATOSS
site
are really great for older students.

Has anyone used DASH the new Detailed Assessment for Speed of
Handwriting?
I would love to know what it comprises as it is suitable for age 9+

Sharon Tringham

-----Original Message-----
From: Elizabeth Haffenden [mailto:Elizabeth.Haffenden at btinternet.com]
Sent: 28 January 2008 20:11
To: SEN at tringham.net
Subject: Re: [senco-forum] Aston Test

Go on the Patoss web site.  The writing test should be for 20 mins.

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