Question 1 - 2
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
1-2.
Which TWO effects of learning handwriting did both students find unexpected?
better control of small hand movements
stronger recall
a greater ability to stay focused
greater creative thinking
a better understanding of space and position
Question 3 - 4
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
3-4.
For pupils with dyspraxia, which TWO handwriting difficulties do the students regard as most straightforward to address?
leaving inconsistent gaps between letters
failing to keep words on a horizontal line
pressing too firmly on the writing tool
having trouble distinguishing letter forms
producing written work very slowly
Question 5 - 10
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
5.
What does the woman say about teaching children with dyslexia to write on laptops?
They frequently lose interest in learning this way.
They develop fluent writing skills quite rapidly.
They feel less discouraged when they make errors.
6.
What is the woman's view of teaching cursive rather than print handwriting?
Joined lettering makes writing harder for some pupils.
Separate lettering is linked to poorer academic results.
Most British teachers still prefer the traditional method.
7.
What do the students say about the effect of unclear handwriting in examinations?
Research indicates that it can reduce candidates' marks.
Presentation is less significant today than it was previously.
Candidates work more slowly and give briefer responses.
8.
What does the man predict about handwriting in the future?
Keyboard skills will be introduced before handwriting.
Schools will continue to teach children to write by hand.
Writing manually on electronic screens will be unpopular.
9.
The woman believes that extensive use of digital technology has weakened her ability to
record information in sufficient detail.
use accurate spelling and punctuation.
understand older handwritten texts.
10.
How do the students feel about their own handwriting?
worried that they cannot write fast enough
self-conscious because other people criticise it
regretful that they no longer use it regularly
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