Why is Spelling Important?
“Spelling knowledge is the engine that drives efficient reading as well as efficient
writing.”
- Shane Templeton and Darrell Morris
Why Spell to Excel is great for parents
Individualized instruction: No more struggling each night to help
your student learn a list of words that is too difficult, only to have your student
fail on the test. No more bored students during spelling practice. Spell to Excel’s
pre-test generates an individualized spelling list that is achievabe yet challenging
for each student. Even better, lists are built around the curriculum taught at school.
Self-directed learning for children: Sitting down with Spell to
Excel is like sitting down with a personal tutor. Your student will be able to navigate
through much of their work by themselves.
Accountability for performance: Reports allow parents to monitor
student progress from home. Most frequently used words for each grade level are
tracked allowing students to proofread for these words often. Mastery of these 850
words accounts for 80% of the words students use in their writing.
Coordination with curriculums: Spelling pre-tests and lists are
organized into concepts that coordinate with established curriculum. Also, parents
can easily enter their own list into the program. Spell to Excel is more than just
a practice program. Spell to Excel is a full management system helping students,
teachers, and parents build a foundation of learning that will have benefits throughout
students’ lives. See how the program works!
Homework/Center Work Packages available on line: These packages
(based on grade level) allow your student to practice their individual word lists
or review previously studied words using fun games and activities. Word Sorting
activities provide students with fun ways to think about word patterns. Writing
activities allow students to write and then easily proofread. As students proofread
they connect directly to their “Words I Know” (their list of most frequently spelled
words for each grade level). Students submit their work directly to their teacher
from the site.
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Why is Spell to Excel great for students
Every student is successful: Each student studies a list that is
both challenging and achievable. When more time is needed for practice, teachers
can reset tests as needed. With the help of Spell to Excel, every student has a
successful experience. As students have a sense of accomplishment, they are encouraged
and motivated.
Focused Learning: Spell to Excel is purposefully designed to have
a clean, easy-to-use interface. During study portions of the program, there are
no distracting characters or cartoons. Students move efficiently and effectively
through their work.
A little time pays off: Student’s time and attention are precious.
Students are only asked for a reasonable but consistent time commitment.
Immediate feedback: Throughout the program, students are immediately
informed when they have misspelled a word. They are prompted to compare their spelling
to the correct spelling. Concepts being studied for the week are highlighted to
draw students’ attention to critical examination of word parts.
Study on their own time: Because there is no software to download,
students can access Spell to Excel from any computer at any time. This allows for
flexibility in the time and the place they practice spelling - home, school, even
daycare.
Fun Review Games and Activities: Spell to Excel includes fun review
games and writing opportunities that allow students to practice using words and
concepts they have previously studied.
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