The Feifer Assessment of Mathematics - 12 Sep 2025 to 12 Sep 2026: BDA

The Feifer Assessment of Mathematics  - 12 Sep 2025 to 12 Sep 2026: BDA

Overview

  • Date(s)
    12 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2026
  • Cost
    £60.00
  • Provider
    British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
  • Delivery type
    Distance
  • Course level
    Intermediate
  • Course summary

    This training introduces practitioners to the Feifer Assessment of Mathematics (FAM), First Edition, with a focus on its application in line with SASC diagnostic assessment and report writing 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
  • Website
  • SASC Code
    SASC-20250912-1553

Description

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the FAM, including its structure, subtests, and what each subtest measures. The course will highlight which subtests are essential for identifying Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) in mathematics/dyscalculia, and how results can be used to inform diagnostic decision-making. Access to the FAM is required for participation.

Learning outcomes

This course provides:
1.    An in-depth understanding of the structure and purpose of the Feifer Assessment of Mathematics (FAM).
2.    How to select and administer the subtests required for a SpLD Maths/dyscalculia assessment.
3.    The structure of the FAM screener.
4.    Practice in scoring some of the FAM subtests.

Course prerequisites

Level 7 qualification in teaching and assessing learners with dyslexia or dyscalculia .