Functional Evaluation for Assistive Technology (FEAT)
Student:
Date:
Rater:
School:
Directions: Place a check mark in the response column (Weak, Average, Strong) that in your opinion best
depicts the abilities of the student in the area being rated, when compared to same age-mates. From the
results, the student’s specific strengths and limitations in an area(s) will be identified. Those with limitations
may need to be address through assistive technology intervention.
Listening
Weak
Average
Strong
Weak
Average
Strong
Differentiates between relevant and irrelevant information
Hears and understands spoken words
Understands basic language
Pays attention to speaker for an appropriate time span
Comprehends rapid speech
Distinguishes differences among sounds
Responds appropriately to requests and/or instructions
Other (specify)
Overall listening skills comment:
Speaking
Pronounces words clearly
Speaks with appropriate vocabulary
Speaks with appropriate grammar
Speaks well in everyday situations
Discusses content that is appropriate to situation
Can adjust language based on communication partner
Speaking
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Weak
Average
Strong
Weak
Average
Strong
Weak
Average
Strong
Speaks well, with appropriate tone, pitch, loudness
Other (specify)
Overall speaking skills comment:
Reading
Has required visual abilities to read
Reads words accurately
Understands meaning of individual words
Reads with speed/fluency
Is able to maintain place on page
Understand different sentence structures (e.g. simple, complex)
Understands the meaning of connected text ( e.g. phrases,
sentences, paragraphs)
Other (specify):
Overall reading skills comment:
Writing
Applies capitalization/punctuation rules
Spells correctly
Writes neatly with little difficulty
Uses appropriate grammar in writing
Uses appropriate vocabulary in writing
Edits/proofs writing well
Writes well conceptually (e.g. expresses thoughts clearly)
Applies sense of audience effectively
Other (specify):
Overall writing skills comment:
Mathematics
Weak
Average
Strong
Weak
Average
Strong
Weak
Average
Strong
Understands basic number concepts
Calculates basic arithmetic problems
Knows basic math vocabulary/ terms
Calculates quickly
Applies math concepts to life situations
Has a sense of reasonable vs. unreasonable answers (e.g. can estimate)
Other (specify)
Overall mathematics skills:
Memory
Has long-term recall of previously learned information
Has short-term recall of recently presented information
Follows simple directions in sequence ( e.g. 2-3 steps)
Follows complex directions in sequence (e.g. 3-5 steps)
Other (specify):
Overall memory skills comments:
Organization
Understands cause/effect relationships
Manages personal and work time
Manages personal and work space
Makes plans to accomplish tasks
Organizes ideas into a cohesive whole
Organization
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Weak
Average
Strong
Weak
Average
Strong
Weak
Average
Strong
Can understand abstract concepts
Other (specify):
Overall organizational skills comments:
Physical Motor
Exhibits physical strength/endurance
Has good posture
Controls objects (e.g. grasps/manipulates)
Moves about freely
Has good positioning/orientation when sitting
Other (specify):
Overall physical/motor skills comment:
Behavior
Stays on task
Can work well with peers
Takes care of personal/school property
Cooperates with people of authority
Other (specify):
Overall behavior skills comment:
Additional summary or remarks: