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Assessment Details

Test of Written Spelling – 5 (TWS–5)
Assessment Area English-Spelling
Year level 2-10
NZ origin? No , from the USA
Standardised? Yes , 2013
Administration to individual or group? Group
What does it assess? The ability to spell words with predictable and less predictable sound-word patterns
Purpose To identify students whose scores are significantly below those of their peers and who might need interventions designed to improve spelling proficiency, and to document overall progress.
Validity Items have been tested for validity.
Reliability Good evidence of test reliability.
What measures does it give? Standard scores, percentiles, spelling ages and grade equivalents
How long does it take to administer? Untimed, 20 minutes
How much training is needed? No information available.
Scoring and data analysis No information available.
Does it provide 'what next' strategies? No
Is it available in te reo Maori? No
Cost? Sample costs September 2017: Complete starter kit $290
Author, date of publication and publisher Larson, Hammill & Moats 2013 Pro-Ed, USA
Availability

Available from NZCER.

Further Information

The test is administered using a dictated word format. The TWS–4 now has two alternate or equivalent forms (A and B), which make it more useful in test-teach-test situations. The TWS–4 was developed after a review of 2,000 spelling rules. The words to be spelled are drawn from 10 basal spelling programs and popular graded word lists.