The Effectiveness of Word Processor Spell Checker Programs To Produce Target Words for Misspellings Generated by Students with Learning Disabilities.

Montgomery, Donna J.; Karlan, George R.; Coutinho, Martha

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Publication Date: 2001

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The Effectiveness of Word Processor Spell Checker Programs To Produce Target Words for Misspellings Generated by Students with Learning Disabilities.

Montgomery, Donna J.; Karlan, George R.; Coutinho, Martha

Journal of Special Education Technology, v16 n2 p27-41 Spr 2001

A study investigated spell check programs to determine how they differ in producing target words in the first position in the replacement list for misspellings generated by 111 students with learning disabilities in grades 3-8. Overall, the spell checkers were ineffective in producing target words first in the replacement list. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Program Effectiveness, Spelling, Word Processing

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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