
A stopping rule is applied separately for each item type, with presentation discontinuing after five consecutive items are read incorrectly.

The full test consists of 40 regular words, 40 irregular words and 40 nonwords, which are presented one-at-a-time, in mixed order, and with gradually increasing difficulty. The Castles and Coltheart Test 2 (CC2) assesses the functioning of the key processes in single word reading: sounding-out ability and whole word recognition ability.

The quick test will enable teachers to form a broad estimate of a child's reading achievement to aid decisions about appropriate teaching and reading materials.

The test card consists of 110 words printed in decreasing size of type and graded in approximate order of difficulty. The Burt Word Reading Test provides a measure of an aspect of a student’s word reading skills, i.e. The consultants are available on the following email: or on the toll free number: 1800 338 402īurt Word Reading Test (1981) Alison Gilmore, Cedric Croft and Neil Reid ( )ĪCER has education consultants available to provide information on the specific tests. It is recommended that schools contact ACER. None of the assessmenst can be purchased through PLD. The list below provides some of the basic tools available to schools that are relatively easy to access, are cost effective and relatively time efficient to administer. Q: How do I sync the tests between computers?Ī: Currently there is no way to do this, however if you need this feature, let us know with a comment in the 'Reviews' tab.When investigating the options to assess single word reading and spelling skills there are many testing options available on the market. Through past experience, seeing the word before you spell it helps you remember it more easily. Q: Why doesn't the application read out the word to me?Ī: This app is based off visuals, hence you simply see the word. You can create a list and add all the words you need to practice to and run them whenever you want. This app is great for just brushing up on your spelling words. It is super simple to create tests, add words to them, and start them that your child will be completing their test in no time! This app is great as it allows you to add a spelling list and have it be run over and over again for all students. It is completely offline so there are virtually no page load times which means more time practising your spelling words! This app uses the common 'Look, Cover, Write, Check' method, where the app does the 'Cover' and 'Check' parts for the student or child allowing them to focus on getting the word right.

With Skill Builder Spelling you creating spelling lists has never been easier. A completely offline spelling application.
