Aston Index

Publisher : Lda

ISBN : ADMT00362

DESCRIPTION Helping pupils with special educational needs relies on sound assessment. Based on years of research at the University of Aston, the Aston Index is a comprehensive battery of tests for screening and diagnosing language difficulties. It provides the teacher with a complete profile of the pupils underlying ability and attainment in different skill areas. A thorough understanding of the needs and difficulties of individual children is offered - a sound basis for planning a programme of remedial work.The battery of 16 tests enable the teacher to examine the pupils strengths and weaknesses in visual and auditory discrimination, motor co-ordination, written language, reading and spelling, and to measure an individual pupils general underlying ability and attainment with reference to the childs mental age and attainment relevant to their age.Contains 16 test cards, additional support material, plus 30 test and scoresheets.Age 5+