Vocabulary size has been considered a good predictor of overall language ability as well as more specialised skills such as reading. Some researchers even suggest that differences in vocabulary size represent the biggest challenge to literacy education in America.
To help facilitate accurate measurements of vocabulary knowledge, including vocabulary size, a website has been created which allows teachers to efficiently assess their students' abilities. The site currently offers a test of vocabulary size and a test of word parts (affix) knowledge. Other tests are planned as well as additions to the question pools of the existing tests.
The tests can be found at [link removed]
If you register for a teacher account, you will have access to a set of additional features. You will be able to set up test sessions for your classes which collate the results from your students into a simple report. That means you don't have to worry about marking the test by hand. A brief tutorial video which shows how to set up a test session can be seen here: [link removed]
I would like to ask for your constructive criticism of this service from a teacher's perspective. Do you find it useful? Intuitive? Worthwhile? Any suggestions are appreciated and will be considered for future improvements.
On 2/08/12, Ellen wrote: > Synonyms Galore is a fabulous book. My third graders are now > implementing these words into their writing skills. > > > > > > On 10/07/11, Alice wrote: >> >> Synonyms Galore! (published by Super Duper Publications- >> [link removed].
Are there any new technology tools, such as Smartboard, or any new technology programs that could be used in a classroom to help students practice their vocabulary words?
1- use the Online vocabulary games. 2- provide students with some websites that help them in learning vocabs . 3- introduce the esson through powerpoints presentations and colour the new vocabs . 4- use the flashcards . 5- use the onine and mobile dictionaries . 6- using Language Translation Devices . 7-
I am a third and fourth grade resource teacher. I would like to know if anyone know of a vocabulary curriculum with reading books and weekly assessment? Thanks!
On 10/07/11, Alice wrote: > > Synonyms Galore! (published by Super Duper Publications- > [link removed].