Administration

For J.O.S.T. to be the most useful we recommend administration by the class teacher or a person who knows the child well.

There are no pass or fail criteria. Most items have been based on normed tests in the 4.6 - 5.6 year level. J.O.S.T.'s intent is to gain information to decide how to help each child access the curriculum.

Materials required:- A pen

1 Sit the child on your right.

2 Observe:

• concentration
• need for cueing
• speed of response
• hearing and/or vision needs

3 Cover the recording sheet if necessary.

4 In the grammar section, to be scored correct, the child must use the words listed under Acceptable Responses.