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Computerized Handwriting Speed Test (CHSTS)
Computerized assessment of Chinese handwriting speed
The Computerized Handwriting Speed Test System (CHSTS) is a digital assessment platform that measures the handwriting speed of students writing in Chinese, supporting the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) in evaluating students with handwriting difficulties.
Overview
Handwriting difficulties can affect a student's performance in timed public examinations, where extra time may be justified. CHSTS digitises the assessment of handwriting speed so that it can be administered and scored objectively and consistently. The project refined and enhanced the system (CHSTS-II) for all secondary school students with handwriting difficulties in Hong Kong.
Key Features
- Computerized measurement of Chinese handwriting speed and legibility
- Objective, repeatable scoring to inform extra-time decisions
- Scalable to all secondary school students with handwriting difficulties
| Key Fact | Description |
|---|---|
| Domain | Educational assessment & accessibility |
| Status | Completed / In service |
| Lead | Dr. Howard Leung |
| Client | Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) |
Funding & Delivery
Funded by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (2014–2016, HK$608,012), "Refinement and Enhancement of Computerized Handwriting Speed Test System (CHSTS-II) for All Secondary School Students with Handwriting Difficulties in Hong Kong."