As with Reading Assessments A and B, Liam’s chronological age at the time of initial assessment was 8 years and 11 months. His equivalent spelling age was 9 years and 6 months, approximately seven months above the expected level for his chronological age.
After only one month of tutoring, Liam’s chronological age was 9 years. His equivalent spelling age of 10 years showed an overall increase of six months – now twelve months above the expected standard for his chronological age.
Liam continued with his tuition program, and after another five months of tutoring (six months in total), when his chronological age was 9 years and 5 months, his equivalent spelling age was 9 years and 2 months. This showed a decrease of 10 months from his most recent assessment, which was three months below the expected standardfor his chronological age.
Following an additional six months of tuition, when Liam’s chronological age was 9 years and 11 months, his equivalent spelling age was 12 years and 2 months. This showed an increase of 3 years from his most recent assessment, now placing him at 2 years and 3 months above the expected standard for his chronological age.