TORE (Test of Retrieval Efficiency): Rationale, Development and Use: 10 Sep 2025 to 10 Sep 2026: Patoss

TORE (Test of Retrieval Efficiency): Rationale, Development and Use: 10 Sep 2025 to 10 Sep 2026: Patoss

Overview

  • Date(s)
    10 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2026
  • Cost
    £39.00
  • Provider
    Patoss
  • Delivery type
    Distance
  • Course level
    Intermediate
  • Course summary

    A new test that can be used in assessing for exam access arrangements as well as diagnostic assessments is always welcome, and when it's UK standardised, we're even more excited!

     

    We are delighted to introduce the authors of the TORE (Test of Retrieval Efficiency), Anna Smith, Louise van der Valk and Sophia Butler, who will take us through the development of this new test, explaining its rationale and uses.

    UK Standardised test of speed of processing, Recent standardisation – 2023-2024, Individuals or small groups, EAL, Quick, For use on Form 8s and in full diagnostic assessments, Access Arrangements

  • CPD credit hours
    1 hour and 15 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
  • Website
  • SASC Code
    SASC-20250522-1513

Description

TORE is a recently standardised UK test that measures retrieval efficiency speed. It can be used with individuals or small groups (including EAL learners) between the ages of 13-18 years. TORE has two 45 second subtests and a composite.

This training, by the authors of the test, will explain the rationale behind the TORE and what it measures, describe its development and standardisation, and outline how it can be used in an Examination Access Arrangement Assessment, as well as providing additional information on an individual’s retrieval efficiency in a Diagnostic Assessment Report.

The course is suitable for Examination Access Arrangements Assessors with a level 7 qualification and for assessors with an APC who are interested in adding to their battery of tests.

 

Learning outcomes

To secure your knowledge of the administration and scoring of the test

To secure your understanding of how you may use the test when carrying out a Form 8 assessment, and also in a Diagnostic Assessment Report

Course prerequisites

Delegates should be level 7 qualified