Working with the 2025 SASC guidance on Maths difficulties and dyscalculia - 11 Sep 2025: BDA
Overview
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Date(s)11 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 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 guide assessors through the 2025 SASC guidance on Maths difficulties and dyscalculia and how to write a diagnostic assessment report according to SASC guidelines.
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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, Assessment centres, Training institutions
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Website
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SASC CodeSASC-20250423-1456
Description
This course will cover:
The aims and context of the Guidance.
Current research and how it impacts on practice.
Domain specific and domain general factors: what they mean and how to identify them.
The SASC definition of a Spld in Mathematics and Dyscalculia
What should be included in an assessment: best practice in obtaining a range of background information, selection of tests and informal assessment tasks.
Who can assess for difficulties with Mathematics/dyscalculia.
Learning outcomes
Delegates will understand the content of the SASC Guidance on Assessment of Mathematical Difficulties and Dyscalculia 2025
Delegates will feel confident in using the SASC Guidance on Assessment of Mathematical Difficulties and Dyscalculia 2025
Course prerequisites
Level 7 dyslexia or dyscalculia assessors qualification.