Assessing for Dyscalculia - Good Practice in Testing - 11 Mar 2025
Overview
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Date(s)11 Mar 2025 - 11 Mar 2025
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Cost£100.00
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ProviderBritish Dyslexia Association (BDA)
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Delivery typeDistance
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Course levelIntermediate
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Course summary
This virtual course will consider the current definition of dyscalculia and how this marries with the SASC guidance for pre and post-16 age groups. Formal and informal assessment tools will be considered in light of current advice and their appropriateness for the age of the assessee. This will include a review of the statistical data obtained from testing and how these should be reported in a diagnostic assessment report (DAR) which adheres to APC criteria.
Co-occuring conditions, which impact on dyscalculia and maths learning difficulties, will be explored and their effect considered.
Current dyscalculia assessment knowledge will be enhanced with a focus on good practice whilst meeting current SASC guidance.
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CPD credit hours2 hours and 30 minutes
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Course themesReviewing principles of psychometrics, statistics, assessment and underlying theory, SpLD testing methods, interpretation, report writing, feedback and test materials
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AudienceAssessors, Support, Assessment centres, Training institutions
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Website
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SASC CodeSASC-20250312-1396
Description
There will be a review of the current definition of dyscalculia and SASC guidance.
Formal and informal Dyscalculia assessment tools will be reviewed for their purpose and how they conform to STEC and SASC guidance. Their reporting will also be reviewed to ensure this adheres to APC criteria.
Qualitative information will be considered in terms of use in a diagnostic assessment report (DAR)and how this informs the diagnostic decision and recommendations.
Co-occurring differences can impact dyscalculia and maths learning difficulties. A review of what conditions should be considered, how these can be identified and what SASC requirements are in relation to referral.
This course will help you become a more accomplished dyscalculia assessor and enable good practice. It will give information on a range of formal and informal dyscalculia assessment tools and help you to make informed decisions about their use and application for DARs.
Learning outcomes
To be informed of good practices around dyscalculia assessments.
To review the assessment process for dyscalculia and evaluate formal and informal testing which adheres to SASC, STEC and APC guidelines and criteria.
To understand what other SpLDs may be present, their impact and how to address these in a DAR.
Course prerequisites
Assessors should hold a current APC and have either a Level 7 in dyscalculia, AMBDAD or have sufficient knowledge of dyscalculia assessments.
Frequently asked questions
See: BDA Website for further information at www.bdadyslexia.org.uk