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Spellings-again

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thecloudhopper · 22/01/2010 18:34

The class teacher who does not agree with spelling tests has been made to do them. My year 1 1-1 cried today at the thought of them! I was a little shocked as I expected him to be given 5 spellings but he was given 10 like everyone else.

\My fear is we are building him up to fail.

Just wanted your thoughts etc.

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mrz · 22/01/2010 18:51

Spelling tests don't actually achieve anything other than stressing children. I'm always surprised by the number of parents who are opposed to SATs ask for spellings each week.

thecloudhopper · 22/01/2010 18:59

I know they do not work I myself can remeber it was a battle to get me to practice as I knew that I would never get more than 7 out of 10 and even then it made no difference. My 1-1 has v low self esteem and I worry as he finds language work that we are failing him.

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thecloudhopper · 22/01/2010 19:00

PS personally I do not believe in spelling tests.

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