Delegates will explore and appraise commercial maths tests. They will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of criteria based and standardised tests and when their use is appropriate. The diagnosis of error patterns to look out for will be demonstrated. A test of thinking style in maths and its relevance to dyscalculia will be explained. A number of reasons why a learner may have maths learning difficulties and dyscalculia will be explained.
A test for maths anxiety and the implications of the standardised results for teaching maths will be discussed.
Delegates will be encouraged to set up a diagnostic test protocol that is appropriate for their students. The principle of integrated ongoing diagnosis will be understood after attending this CPD day.