PROFICIENCY TEST FOR TEACHER AIDES: BRAILLE SKILLS
RESULTS SHEET
Name of applicant: ________________________
Date:______________
Indicate the Teacher Aide’s skill level in the appropriate column using the
following scale:
1 = low 3 = moderate 5 = high
Knowledge of Grade 2 Braille Code
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
Average Score
1
2
3
4
5
Additional Skills (not included in average
score)
Knowledge of Science code
1
2
3
4
5
Writing of wordsigns, groupsigns, contractions
and shortforms
Reading of wordsigns, groupsigns,
contractions and shortforms
Writing of punctuation
Reading of punctuation
Writing of composition signs
Reading of composition signs
Writing of basic Mathematics code (Cardinal
numbers, ordinal numbers, Roman numbers,
decimals, fractions, operational signs, dates,
time of day)
Reading of basic Mathematics code (as
above)
Knowledge of Formatting Conventions
Ability to generate, proof-read and edit Braille,
using either manual or electronic methods, to
produce a correctly-formatted and accurate
document.
Knowledge of Music code
Knowledge of codes for languages other than
English
Production of correctly-labelled tactile
diagrams
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PROFICIENCY TEST FOR TEACHER AIDES: BRAILLE SKILLS
RESULTS SHEET
Comments:
Applicant’s signature: _________________________ Date:____________
Assessor’s signature: _________________________ Date:____________
Any queries in relation to content of proficiency tests or the assessment process should be
directed to the Principal Adviser Education at Disability Services Support Unit (DSSU) on
phone number (07) 3240 9333.
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