Overview
The Test of Early Written Language – Third Edition (TEWL-3; Hresko, Herron, Peak, & Hicks, 2012) is an individually-administered, norm-referenced instrument that evaluates writing skills in children ages 4 to 11 years, 11 months. The TEWL-3 measures written expression in children, assessing both mechanics and content, and is comprised of two subtests: the Basic Writing Subtest (used to assess the understanding of language and use of writing tools) and the Contextual Writing Subtest (used to measure the ability to construct a story when provided with a picture prompt). An Overall Writing Index can be derived when using both subtests, which allows for a complex understanding of the child’s writing abilities. The TEWL-3 includes two equivalent forms for the purpose of monitoring improvement.
Summary
Age: 4 years 0 months to 11 years 11 months
Time to Administer: 30-50 minutes
Method of Administration: Individually-administered, norm-referenced measure of writing skills in young children. Two parallel forms; each has Basic Writing and Contextual Writing subtests.
Yields standard scores (M = 100, SD = 15), percentile ranks, age- and grade-equivalents, normal curve equivalents (NCE).
Subscales: Composite: Overall Writing
Index Scores: Basic Writing, Contextual Writing
Autism Related Research
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