Spellings-again

[thecloudhopper]

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.

[mrz]

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]

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.

[thecloudhopper]

PS personally I do not believe in spelling tests.