Word Aware Concepts Assessment: Levels 4-6
$67.30
- Paperback
172 pages
- Release Date
19 February 2026
Summary
A strong understanding of conceptual vocabulary in the Early Years supports children’s communication and thinking, and forms the foundation for later mathematical and scientific learning. The Word Aware Concepts Assessment (WACA) is an informal assessment that can be used to baseline and track children’s learning of early concepts such as ‘less,’ ‘height,’ ‘direction,’ ‘altogether’ and ‘equal.’
The WACA is divided into 2 volumes, each with 3 levels, and this…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781032990538 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1032990538 |
| Author: | Anna Branagan, Stephen Parsons, Sarah Smith |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 172 |
| Release Date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 880g |
| Dimensions: | 297mm x 210mm |
| Series: | Word Aware Concept Assessment |
You Can Find This Book In
About The Author
Anna Branagan
Anna Branagan
Anna Branagan is a speech and language therapist, trainer, and author of practical language development resources for teachers and speech and language therapists. Anna has 30 years of experience working within the NHS with a wide range of children and families.
Stephen Parsons
Stephen Parsons is a speech and language therapist, trainer, and author of practical language development resources for teachers and speech and language therapists. Stephen has 35 years of experience in the field, including in Hackney and the City of London where he was Speech and Language Therapy Service Manager. He is Chair of the Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (RADLD) international committee and was Chair of the National Association of Professionals Concerned with Language Impairment in Children (NAPLIC), the UK association for professionals working with children and young people with Developmental Language Disorder, from 2016 to 2024.
Sarah Smith
Sarah Smith is a specialist speech and language therapist with over 10 years of experience working across a range of educational settings. She is a mainstream clinical lead for the children’s NHS speech and language therapy service in Worcestershire and her current clinical practice is in mainstream schools, working in partnership with families and school staff. Sarah developed the original concept screen in 2018 and is a Language for Learning trainer, delivering training for school staff and speech and language therapists.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.