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Purpose:
The test is designed to identify students struggling with recognizing and spelling words. It is NOT meant to be the sole measure of making eligibility or placement decisions.
What is it?
Measures the ability to spell both regular and irregular words in the English Language.
Versions:
Elementary: ages 7 through 11 in grades 2 through 5
Secondary: ages 11 through 18 in grades 6 through 12
Screening with the WIST:
Spelling Subtests
Spell Regular Words
Spell Irregular Words
Video Files:
Directions for the WIST
Spell Irregular Words
Spell Regular Words
Student answer document (2 separate PDF files)
Adobe Acrobat or Apple Preview
Spelling Cards
Spell Regular Words
Spell Irregular Words