Assessing for Dyscalculia - Good Practice in Testing - 11 Mar 2025

Assessing for Dyscalculia - Good Practice in Testing - 11 Mar 2025

Overview

  • Date(s)
    11 Mar 2025 - 11 Mar 2025
  • Cost
    £100.00
  • Provider
    British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
  • Delivery type
    Distance
  • Course level
    Intermediate
  • 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.

  • CPD credit hours
    2 hours and 30 minutes
  • Course themes
    Reviewing principles of psychometrics, statistics, assessment and underlying theory, SpLD testing methods, interpretation, report writing, feedback and test materials
  • Audience
    Assessors, Support, Assessment centres, Training institutions
  • Website
  • SASC Code
    SASC-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