The Test of Written Language, Fourth Edition (TOWL-4 )is a norm-referenced, comprehensive diagnostic test of written expression that identifies students who need special help, documents specific areas of strength or weakness, and monitors the effectiveness of remedial efforts to improve writing skills.
Ages: 9-0 through 17-11 Testing Time: 60 to 90 minutes Authors: Donald D. Hammill, EdD, and Stephen C. Larsen, PhD Qualification Level: B
The TOWL-4 is used to a) identify students who write poorly and, therefore, need special help, b) determine students' particular strengths and weaknesses in various writing abilities, c) document students' progress in special writing programs, and d) measure writing in research.
Includes two forms (Form A and Form B), each of which contains 7 subtests. The subtests represent the conventional, linguistic, and conceptual aspects of writing. Subtests 1-5 use contrived formats; subtests 6-7 use a spontaneously written story to assess important aspects of language. The subtests are:
Vocabulary
Spelling
Punctuation
Logical Sentences
Sentence Combining
Contextual Conventions
Story Composition
Composites
Overall Writing
Contrived Writing
Spontaneous Writing
Complete TOWL-4 Kit includes: Examiner's Manual, 3 Large Picture Cards, 50 4-page Record/Story Scoring Forms; 25 12-Page Student Response Booklets, Form A; 25 12-Page Student Response Booklets, Form B, and a Supplemental Practice Scoring Booklet, all in a sturdy storage box.
