Handwriting: Evolution and Evaluation.

Phelps, Joanne; Stempel, Lynn

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ERIC Number: EJ368951

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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Handwriting: Evolution and Evaluation.

Phelps, Joanne; Stempel, Lynn

Annals of Dyslexia, v37 p228-39 1987

Writing readiness theories and the evolution of writing styles are reviewed, noting the strengths and weaknesses related to the special needs of dyslexic or learning-disabled students. Also discussed are the Children's Handwriting Evaluation Scale and its counterpart for college students, which provide objective measures of rate and quality of penmanship. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, College Students, Dyslexia, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Handwriting, Junior High Schools, Learning Disabilities, Measurement Techniques, Objective Tests, Student Evaluation, Writing Readiness, Writing Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers

Language: English

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