Spelling Test Success

Previously, my spelling tests were taking 45 - 60 minutes on Fridays to give to my students. This was due to the fact that I called out one word for each of my four groups until all words had been called out. Then, my students could ask me to repeat words, if necessary. After talking with my professor, I decided to have my instructional aide give my highest spelling group their weekly assessment. She was more than happy to help me and the students both scored A's. One student earned 100 and the other student missed one word meaning he earned 96. Then, it was my turn to give the other three groups their tests. It only took 32 minutes! I could not believe how much time was saved by having my aide give a test. Last week, it took me 53 minutes! After even more thought, I am going to give my reading test on Thursday. Then, I will be able to have students completing assignments while giving spelling tests at the back table. My aide will still help me :) In previous weeks, I have given the reading tests on Friday, which meant absolute silence was needed in the room. However, if students are reading in their book study groups, correcting tests, and completing any other reading assignments, then I can pull them to the back table without creating huge disruptions.  I am excited for what lays ahead as I must admit the last couple of weeks, I have felt like I was drowning in the middle of the ocean.

On another note, I was hoping to post about my analysis of my spelling surveys. However, I have had a few obstacles this week and will need to post about the surveys and the transcriptions of my interviews later.