Part A :
Question 21 -22
Choose TWO letters, A–E .
21-22 Which TWO benefits for children of learning to write did both students find surprising?
aimproved fine motor skills
bimproved memory
cimproved concentration
dimproved imagination
eimproved spatial awareness
Question 23 -24
Choose TWO letters, A–E .
23-24 For children with dyspraxia, which TWO problems with handwriting do the students think are easiest to correct?
anot spacing letters correctly
bnot writing in a straight line
capplying too much pressure when writing
dconfusing letter shapes
ewriting very slowly
Question 25 - 30
Choose the correct letter, A , B or C .
25 What does the woman say about using laptops to teach writing to children with dyslexia?
aChildren often lack motivation to learn that way.
bChildren become fluent relatively quickly.
cChildren react more positively if they make a mistake.
26 When discussing whether to teach cursive or print writing, the woman thinks that
acursive writing disadvantages a certain group of children.
bprint writing is associated with lower academic performance.
cmost teachers in the UK prefer a traditional approach to handwriting.
27 According to the students, what impact does poor handwriting have on exam performance?
aThere is evidence to suggest grades are affected by poor handwriting.
bNeat handwriting is less important now than it used to be.
cCandidates write more slowly and produce shorter answers.
28 What prediction does the man make about the future of handwriting?
aTouch typing will be taught before writing by hand.
bChildren will continue to learn to write by hand.
cPeople will dislike handwriting on digital devices.
29 The woman is concerned that relying on digital devices has made it difficult for her to
atake detailed notes.
bspell and punctuate.
cread old documents.
30 How do the students feel about their own handwriting?
aconcerned they are unable to write quickly
bembarrassed by comments made about it
cregretful that they have lost the habit