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Hasselbring, Ted S.; Owens, Sheryl D. – Computers, Reading and Language Arts, 1983
Presents a self-administered computer spelling test that provides a detailed analysis of a student's spelling errors. (Available from: Modern Learning Publishers, Inc., 6517 Liggett, Oakland, CA 94611, $14.) (AEA)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Diagnostic Tests, Error Patterns, Microcomputers
Schlagal, Robert Clark – Pointer, 1986
The paper stresses the importance of informal assessment of spelling, describing both quantitative and qualitative implications. Stages of word knowledge are reviewed and examples of student errors are cited to illustrate needed instruction. (CL)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Error Patterns, Evaluation Methods
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Walker, Barbara D.; Shippen, Margaret E.; Houchins, David E.; Cihak, David F. – International Journal of Special Education, 2007
This study investigated the effects of the Direct Instruction writing program, "Expressive Writing" (Engelmann & Silbert, 1983), for high school students with learning disabilities (LD). The study used a multiple probe design across participants and results indicate the effectiveness of "Expressive Writing" in improving the writing skills of high…
Descriptors: Standard Spoken Usage, Spelling, Learning Disabilities, Expressive Language
Gutschow, Harald – Englisch, 1973
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Error Patterns, Grammar, Language Instruction
Ireland, Rochelle – 1979
A survey of 42 faculty members in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) was conducted to aid in the development of a spelling course for VCCS students; 21 questionnaires were returned. The survey investigated causes of spelling problems, possible solutions, most common types of errors, curricula in which students have most spelling…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Curriculum, Community Colleges, Curriculum Guides