Psycho-Educational Assessments
Psycho-educational assessments are invaluable tools that may uncover information and possible reasons why you or your child might be struggling academically. These assessments can include cognitive, academic as well as emotional assessments:
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A psycho-educational assessment may include examining students:
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Language and verbal skills
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Memory and cognitive functioning
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Attention, impulsivity, planning and executive functioning abilities
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Gross motor, Fine motor and visual-spatial abilities
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Within an academic assessment, the following skills are examined:
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Reading skills (phonetic skills to vocabulary)
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Spelling and writing abilities
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Reading comprehension
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Mathematical skills
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Academic fluency (speed of reading, writing, calculating)
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School Readiness Assessments
School Readiness Assessments are conducted with children in Grades R and 0. These assessments assist parents and schools in identifying any possible developmental shortfalls that may affect the learning and development of a child. Failure to identify these challenges a child may have could adversely affect their school career.
Concession & Accommodation Assessments
A concession or accommodation assessment is used to determine if a student requires specific support to allow learners to achieve their potential. These assessments typically are conducted during a child’s high school education and are typically only granted if the child shows at least an average intellectual ability and a significant long-term learning barrier.
A concession or accommodation may include:
Additional Time, Scribe, Reader, Amanuensis, Prompter, Spelling, Handwriting to Computer or rest breaks to mention a few.
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It is important to note that IEB & GDE / DBE &/ or SAICA may have different requirements for each assessment.
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