Evidence Gathering
On page 8 of this document there is a list of a range of sources and activities that could be used to gather evidence for a holistic view of the pupil's strengths and areas of difficulty.
You will find these below with links to supporting sites or resources.
ACC Role of Support for Learning.pdfACC Role of Support for Learning
Observations
Direct observation of a learner in a variety of contexts to profile learning and teaching preferences.
These could include:
in the classroom
in pairs/ groups
working with a PSA
working with SfL teacher
homework
A selection of the pupil's work
reading fluency and oral language skills - reading comprehension and listening comprehenion
free writing assessment: 'Administer individually or with group. Allow up to 15 minutes. Choice of topics according to interests of student. Observe content, attitude to task, writing speed, pencil grip, spelling, structure, punctuation, organization, legibility, vocabulary use. Compare handwritten and word-processed versions.' ADT Commercial Assessments List March 2017
phonological awareness
short term and working memory
sequencing and directionality
number skills
organisational skills
motor skills and co-ordination
information about the pupil as a learner
Observation Checklists
What to look for - Early
What to look for - First
What to look for - Second
Pupil checklist
Parent checklist
ADTWhattolookforEarlyLevelCheckList_0.docxWhat to look for Early level
ADTWhattolookforFirstandSecondLevelCheck List_2 (2).docxWhat to look for First and Second levels
ADTWhattolookforThirdFourthandSeniorLevelsCheckList_2.docxWhat to look for Third and Fourth levels
Pupil and Parent Voice
(G) Pupil Checklist for Dyslexia (Revised).docxPupil Checklist
Secondary Pupil Checklist for Dyslexia (G).docxSecondary Pupil Checklist
22 - 23 updated Pupil Voice Learning conversation DOSPupil Voice Learning Conversation
All About Me.pdfPupil Voice - all about me
(E) Other Factors to Consider - Parent/Carer Meeting.docxParent Voice - other factors to consider
ParentalDyslexiaChecklist2019 (1).docxParent Voice - Dyslexia Checklist
Review attainment and achievement data including Achievement of a Curriculum for Excellence Level (ACEL), Scottish National Standardised Assessment (SNSA), INSIGHT
Review of other baseline assessment data generated by programmes of work/interventions (such as PM Benchmarking, Accelerated Reader, ReadingWise, SumDog, SEAL)
Administration of specific assessments (such as Single Word Reading Test, Single Word Spelling Test, Visual Stress) to supplement existing baseline data
Administration of screening tools such as Dyslexia Screener, LASS