
Word Aware Concepts Assessment: Levels 4-6
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 19. February 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
172 pages
978-1-032-99053-8 (ISBN)
Description
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 contains the assessment tools needed for carrying out levels 4-6. It is designed to be used with children in reception (ages 4-5) and beyond, and contains:
Clear instructions for using the resource in whole class sampling, as well as with individual children, including those with additional needs.
Assessment pages for 75 concepts, brought to life with engaging illustrations.
The Word Aware Concepts Assessment is an essential tool to monitor children's progress and provide targeted teaching. It has been designed to accompany Concept Cat, a programme which provides a whole class approach for teaching concepts and will be a valuable resource for all Early Years educators, primary teachers and speech and language therapists.
The WACA is divided into 2 volumes, each with 3 levels and this book contains the assessment tools needed for carrying out levels 4-6. It is designed to be used with children in reception (ages 4-5) and beyond, and contains:
Clear instructions for using the resource in whole class sampling, as well as with individual children, including those with additional needs.
Assessment pages for 75 concepts, brought to life with engaging illustrations.
The Word Aware Concepts Assessment is an essential tool to monitor children's progress and provide targeted teaching. It has been designed to accompany Concept Cat, a programme which provides a whole class approach for teaching concepts and will be a valuable resource for all Early Years educators, primary teachers and speech and language therapists.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
18 s/w Tabellen, 277 farbige Zeichnungen, 277 farbige Abbildungen
18 Tables, black and white; 277 Line drawings, color; 277 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 299 mm
Width: 227 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
892 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-99053-8 (9781032990538)
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Additional editions

Anna Branagan | Stephen Parsons | Sarah Smith
Word Aware Concepts Assessment: Levels 4-6
Book
approx. 02/2026
1st Edition
Routledge
€215.41
Not yet published

Anna Branagan | Stephen Parsons | Sarah Smith
Word Aware Concepts Assessment: Levels 4-6
E-Book
02/2026
Routledge
€39.49
Available for download

Anna Branagan | Stephen Parsons | Sarah Smith
Word Aware Concepts Assessment: Levels 4-6
E-Book
02/2026
Routledge
€39.49
Available for download
Persons
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 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 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.
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 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.
Content
Introduction
Instructions for whole class sampling
Instructions for using the WACA with learners with additional needs
Level 4 list of concepts
Level 5 list of concepts
Level 6 list of concepts
Appendix
WACA level 4
WACA level 5
WACA level 6
Instructions for whole class sampling
Instructions for using the WACA with learners with additional needs
Level 4 list of concepts
Level 5 list of concepts
Level 6 list of concepts
Appendix
WACA level 4
WACA level 5
WACA level 6