New Hampshire Foundations of Reading Practice Test

Students with dysgraphia may experience difficulty with which of the following?

1. Understanding spoken language

2. Holding pencils correctly and organizing writing

3. Recognizing letters and sounds

4. Reading fluently

The correct answer is: Holding pencils correctly and organizing writing

Students with dysgraphia experience significant challenges with writing, which stems from difficulties in the motor skills required for handwriting, as well as issues with organizing thoughts on paper. This often manifests in trouble with physically holding writing instruments correctly and forming letters, as well as structuring their writing coherently. Dysgraphia is a specific learning disability that directly affects the ability to write, making tasks like writing essays or completing written assignments particularly taxing and frustrating for these students. These difficulties are not related to understanding spoken language, recognizing letters and sounds, or reading fluently, which are areas affected by different types of learning disabilities or challenges. Therefore, the focus on the physical and organizational aspects of writing directly relates to the characteristics of dysgraphia.