ASSESSMENT WISE
List of Assessment Tools
The Hong Kong Test of Specific Learning Difficulties in Reading and Writing for Primary School Students – 3nd Edition, HKT-P(III)
Assessment for
SpLD
Assessment Duration
1 hour 30 mins
Paper-and-pencil
Format of test
Available Language
Chinese
Age
6;00 - 12;6
Norm
With Hong Kong norm
Brief introduction
HKT-P(III) is a diagnostic tool for Chinese reading and writing difficulties through assessing their different literacy and cognitive skills essential for Chiese language learning.
The Hong Kong Test of Specific Learning Difficulties in Reading and Writing for Junior Secondary School Students – 2nd Edition HKT-JS(II)
Assessment for
SpLD
Assessment Duration
1 hour 30 mins
Paper-and-pencil
Format of test
Available Language
Chinese
Age
11;7 - 15;6
Norm
With Hong Kong norm
Brief introduction
HKT-JS(II) is a diagnostic tool for Chinese reading and writing difficulties through assessing their different literacy and cognitive skills essential for Chiese language learning.
The Hong Kong English Reading Ability Test for Primary-One Pupils (HKE)
Assessment for
SpLD
Assessment Duration
1 hour
Paper-and-pencil
Format of test
Available Language
Chinese and English
Age
Primary 1
Norm
With Hong Kong norm
Brief introduction
HKE is a screening tool for identifying Hong Kong Primary One students with potential difficulties in learning to read English with reference to the local norm. The cognitive-linguistic skills profile (oral vocabulary, orthographic skills, and phonological awareness) obtained from the test can also facilitate appropriate and well planned intervention.
Wechsler Individual Achievement Test – 3rd Edition (WIAT-III)
Assessment for
SpLD
Assessment Duration
Varies by grade level and number of subtests administered
Paper-and-pencil
Format of test
Available Language
English
Age
4;0 - 50;11
Norm
Without Hong Kong norm
Brief introduction
The WIAT-III measures comprehensive listening, speaking, reading, writing, and math skills. It is an individually-administered achievement test for children, adolescents, and adults. The main purpose of the assessment is to screen for dyslexia and identify student academic abilities.