Table 1 Bondy [2] Modified criteria used to classify students competence

Independent: (I)

5

Refers to being safe & knowledgeable; proficient & coordinated and appropriately confident and timely. Does not require supporting cues.

Supervised: (S)

4

Refers to being safe & knowledgeable; efficient & coordinated; displays some confidence and undertakes activities within a reasonably timely manner. Requires occasional supporting cues.

Assisted: (A)

3

Refers to being safe and knowledgeable most of the time; skilful in parts however is inefficient with some skill areas; takes longer than would be expected to complete the task. Requires frequent verbal and some physical cues.

Marginal: (M)

2

Refers to being safe when closely supervised and supported; unskilled and inefficient; uses excess energy and takes a prolonged time period. Continuous verbal and physical cues.

Dependent: (D)

1

Refers to concerns about being unsafe and being unable to demonstrate behaviour or articulate intention; lacking in confidence, coordination and efficiency. Continuous verbal and physical cues/interventions necessary.