Ages: 9-0 through 17-11
Testing Time: 60 to 90 minutes

This is a norm-referenced, comprehensive diagnostic test of written expression. It 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:

1. Vocabulary
2. Spelling
3. Punctuation
4. Logical Sentences
5. Sentence Combining
6. Contextual Conventions
7. Story Composition

Composites

1. Overall Writing
2. Contrived Writing
3. 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.