Phonic skills (Funny words)
| Subtest | Level | Recommendations |
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Phonic skills (Funny words) |
Very low (Accuracy SAS <75) |
Check: Check the phonological processing (Word chopping) score to see if the student has a general phonological deficit. Action: Phonic skills are essential for learning to read, write and spell. A well-structured multisensory approach to literacy teaching is essential for this student – see page 60 of the LASS 8-11 manual for suitable phonics schemes. |
| Below average (Accuracy SAS 76-87) |
Check: Check the phonological processing (Word chopping) score to see if the student has a general phonological deficit. Action: Phonic skills are essential for learning to read, write and spell. A well-structured multisensory approach to literacy teaching is recommended for this student – see page 60 of the LASS 8-11 manual for suitable phonics schemes. |
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| Slightly below average (Accuracy SAS 88-94) |
Check: Check the phonological processing (Word chopping) score to see if the student has a general phonological deficit. Action: Even if sentence reading and spelling difficulties are not apparent, poor phonic skills may impact on later literacy skills. It is suggested that phonic / literacy skills are regularly monitored for this student. A well-structured multisensory approach to literacy teaching may be appropriate for this student – see page 60 of the LASS 8-11 manual for suitable phonics schemes. |