You guys know by now that Writey has always been about deliberate, focused handwriting practice. You choose a style (cursive, print, or calligraphy), you work through carefully designed lessons, and you build muscle memory through repetition. That's the foundation. But we decided to take it a step further!
Even thought we already have the instant feedback feature, We know practice alone doesn't tell you how well you're actually doing when you're not learning.
The new Exam feature changes that. You now have a structured test that measures your accuracy in real time. You're given words to write, a timer counts down, and at the end you get an evaluation card that shows exactly how you performed.
The Exam feature takes everything you've practiced and puts it to an actual test, with real scoring and honest feedback and it's FREE!
Everything from how the timer works, to what accuracy means in Writey's scoring system, to the rules around retaking exams. By the end, you'll know exactly what to expect.
What Is the Exam Feature?
A timed, scored handwriting test built into Writey. You write words, Writey evaluates your accuracy, and you get an instant evaluation card.
The Exam feature is Writey's answer to a straightforward question: how good is your handwriting actually? you sit down for a timed assessment, write the words you're given as accurately as you can, and walk away with a clear score and feedback.
Write Real Words
You're not rewriting the same letter over and over. The Exam gives you actual words to write and trace, testing your ability to form complete, connected text in your chosen handwriting style.
7-Minute Timer
You have exactly 7 minutes to complete the exam. The timer is visible and keeps counting, so you work with the same time pressure you'd have in a real testing scenario. That urgency sharpens your focus.
Real Accuracy Scoring
Every word you write gets evaluated for accuracy. Writey measures how closely your letterforms match the target style. You need at least 50% accuracy to pass. It's straightforward and honest.
Instant Evaluation Card
When the exam ends, you get an evaluation card showing your results. Pass or fail, accuracy percentage, and what you need to work on. No waiting, no ambiguity. Just clear feedback.
24-Hour Retake Window
You can retake the exam once every 24 hours. That's enough time between attempts to practice deliberately and actually improve, so your next score reflects real progress, not just luck.
Eight Handwriting Styles
Cursive, print, and calligraphy and more all have their own exams. You test yourself in the style you've been practicing. Each one has different evaluation criteria tailored to that specific handwriting form.
Eight Handwriting Styles with Exams
Cursive, print, and calligraphy: each has its own rules, its own form, and its own exam.
Writey covers three distinct types of handwriting, and the Exam feature tests all of them. They're not interchangeable. Each style has different letterforms, different joining patterns, and different accuracy standards. Understanding what makes each one unique helps you understand what the Exam is actually measuring when you take it.
Cursive
Cursive is flowing and connected. Letters link to each other through joining strokes, and the pen rarely lifts off the page within a word. It's a style that emphasizes continuity and connection between letterforms.
What the Exam tests: Letterform accuracy, proper joining strokes, consistent slant, and natural flow across connected letters.
ConnectedPrint (Manuscript)
Print letters stand alone, separated from each other with clear spacing. Each letter is formed individually, and there's a distinct gap between one letter and the next. It's the most legible style and usually the easiest to read at a glance.
What the Exam tests: Letter shape clarity, proper spacing between letters, consistent sizing, and readable letterforms throughout.
SeparatedCalligraphy
Calligraphy is decorative and intentional. It uses controlled strokes, varied line widths based on pen angle, and highly stylized letterforms. It's less about speed and more about artistic control and deliberate form.
What the Exam tests: Stroke consistency, proper pen angles, letterform elegance, and adherence to calligraphy conventions.
DecorativeHow Accuracy Scoring Works
What Writey measures, how it scores, and what your evaluation card actually means.
The Exam feature uses an accuracy-based scoring system. Writey evaluates each word you write against a standard for your chosen handwriting style. The scoring is based on how closely your letterforms match the target style. It's not subjective or arbitrary. It's a clear comparison between what you wrote and what correct letterforms look like in that style.
Your final score is expressed as a percentage. You need at least 50% accuracy to pass the exam. That might sound like a low bar, but remember: you're being timed and you're writing actual words under pressure, not practicing in a casual environment.
What Gets Evaluated
Letterform Accuracy
Are the letters shaped correctly for your chosen style? Does an 'a' look like an 'a'? These are the basics. Malformed letters cost you points.
Proper Connections (Cursive)
If you're taking the cursive exam, Writey checks whether your letters are properly connected. Broken connections and missing joining strokes lower your accuracy.
Consistent Spacing (Print)
For print exams, proper spacing between letters matters. Letters bunched together or too far apart indicate poor control and lose accuracy points.
Style Adherence
Are you following the conventions of your chosen style? Calligraphy has specific stroke rules. Cursive has specific slant angles. Print has specific letter shapes. Deviations lower your score.
Overall Legibility
Can someone else actually read what you wrote? Illegible writing, no matter how technically correct individual letters might be, affects your accuracy score.
Your Evaluation Card
What you see when your exam ends, and what each result actually tells you.
When the 7-minute timer runs out, Writey immediately generates an evaluation card. This card is your score report. It shows whether you passed, what your accuracy percentage was, and specific feedback about your performance. There's no waiting. The result appears instantly on your screen.
The evaluation card is designed to be clear. You're not getting vague feedback. You're getting specific information that tells you exactly how you did and what areas you might want to focus on before your next attempt.
Every evaluation card has the same core information so you always know where you stand. The structure is consistent, and the feedback is specific enough to guide your practice before your next exam.
Accuracy Percentage
A number between 0 and 100. This is your overall score for the exam. You need 50% to pass.
Pass/Fail Status
You either passed (50% or above) or didn't pass (below 50%). The card clearly displays which one.
Specific Feedback
Notes about what went well and what to focus on next. This feedback ties directly to your handwriting style and the errors Writey detected.
Time and Count
How long you took and how many words you completed. This helps you understand your pace and see if you need to work faster on your next attempt.
