We use a short test of free writing for dyslexic students
30 words/minute is considered average
Dorothy Gilroy
At 12:24 08/05/97 +0000, you wrote:
>I'm going to test an student whose prefered writing arm has been amputated
>for writing speed, as a preliminary to making exam time recommendation.
>Before I do the same test on several 'normals',I thought perhaps someone on
>dis-forum might know if there are any standard ranges for average normal
>handwriting, presumably expressed in words per minute (like
>typing/shorthand), for university level students. I'll test by asking him
>to copy a piece of given text. Would much appreciate your help on
>this.(asap, of course!)
>Debbie Gibberd
>Disability Officer
>
>0171 477 8806
>City University
>Northampton Square
>London EC1V 0HB
>
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