Teachers can someone explain in more about MIST test?

[thecloudhopper]

I have limitied knowladge and want to know:
1.what the test tests for?
2.what format do they take?
3.How long do they take?

I assume you mean the Middle Infant Screening Test
It is usually used to diagnose early literacy difficulties and is used with Forward together programme for around 10 weeks.

yes that is the one I am on about. What format does the test take?

I haven't used it but have seen it used

It involves an hour test of a group of up to 8 children and covers
Listening skills
Letter sounds knowledge
Written vocabulary
Three-phoneme words
Sentence dictation

thanks for that, that has helped.

Sorry I can't be more helpful I sat in when a Learning support advisor tested a group prior to a wave 3 support being offered.