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Bear, Donald R. | 1 |
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Bear, Donald R.; Barone, Diane – Reading Psychology, 1989
Describes an informal spelling assessment that teachers can use to understand students' level of orthographic knowledge at the beginning of the school year. Reports that the results of this informal testing allow teachers to group students for word study and directed literacy instruction. (MG)
Descriptors: Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Informal Assessment, Instructional Effectiveness, Primary Education