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Table 4 Comparison of total mean scores between the pre-training and post-training results regarding the handwriting subtest in the dysgraphia disability scale (N, 20 cases) (done by paired sample t test)

From: Dysgraphia: evaluating an Arabic training program for remediation of Egyptian dysgraphic children

Handwriting subtest

Pre, X` ± SD

Post, X` ± SD

t test*, P value

1. Respecting lines

0.41 ± 0.34

0.91 ± 0.46

6.89*, 0.000

2. Spacing between words

0.28 ± 0.30

0.80 ± 0.20

6.76*, 0.000

3. Letter direction

0.35 ± 0.29

0.83 ± 0.21

6.43*, 0.000

4. Spelling a sentence

0.28 ± 0.30

0.61 ± 0.26

5.37*, 0.000

5. Punctuation

0.17 ± 0.34

0.55 ± 0.32

6.38*, 0.000

  1. *= significant
  2. SD standard deviation