Effects of the Add-a-Word Spelling Program on Test Accuracy, Grades, and Retention of Spelling Words with Fifth and Sixth Grade Regular Education Students.

Schermerhorn, Pamela K.; McLaughlin, T. F.

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ERIC Number: EJ548751

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Publication Date: 1997

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Effects of the Add-a-Word Spelling Program on Test Accuracy, Grades, and Retention of Spelling Words with Fifth and Sixth Grade Regular Education Students.

Schermerhorn, Pamela K.; McLaughlin, T. F.

Child & Family Behavior Therapy, v19 n1 p23-35 1997

Compares a spelling program to a traditional basal spelling program. Results obtained from 16 intermediate grade students indicate that students' weekly test scores significantly increased during the experimental spelling program. Outlines benefits to students, as well as the difficulties of implementing the program. (RJM)

Descriptors: Children, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Grade 5, Grade 6, Instructional Development, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Materials, Program Effectiveness, Spelling Instruction

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Language: English

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