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Schonell Essential Spelling List |
| Assessment Area |
English-Spelling
|
| Year level |
0-10 |
| NZ origin? |
No , Australia |
| Standardised? |
Yes , in 1932 |
| Administration to individual or group? |
Either , but commonly with groups |
| What does it assess? |
Dictated spelling |
| Purpose |
To provide a quick and easy assessment of spelling attainment |
| Validity |
No information available |
| Reliability |
No information available |
| What measures does it give? |
Spelling ages |
| How long does it take to administer? |
Quick to administer |
| How much training is needed? |
No training needed, instructions are provided |
| Scoring and data analysis |
Scores are added and a quick calculation made to ascertain spelling age |
| Does it provide 'what next' strategies? |
Yes . The tests are provided in the context of a book of spelling lists for teaching and learning. 'The Essential Spelling List' and 'The Essentials in Teaching and Testing Spelling' are available as a set called Schonell Spelling and Dictation Set. |
| Is it available in te reo Maori? |
No |
| Cost? |
Prices vary. You may find some of the tests online free. |
| Author, date of publication and publisher |
Fred J Schonell, 1932
Published by Nelson Thornes Ltd |
| Availability |
A variety of Schonell spelling tests is available both new and used online. Google is suggested if you do want to find this test. |
| Further Information |
The Essential Spelling List by Fred Schonell has been used in schools for over 70 years. Fred J Schonell bases his word lists on 'family groupings' so children only learn similarly spelt and pronounced words together. |
