7 + plus spelling task explained
The ability to spell correctly is a very important skill throughout one's life. When someone struggles with spelling, it is not only their schoolwork that will suffer as a result, but it can also negatively impact their careers, later in life.
There is just one acceptable order, or grouping of letters when it comes to correct spelling - leaving no space for creativity. Correct spelling must be a constant focus while teaching young children because poor spelling can quickly develop into another ‘bad habit’ for a child if he or she does not constantly practice and learn about the correct way of spelling. Therefore, during the 7 Plus exams, which are taken in Year 2 for admission into Year 3, spelling is one of the most important elements that will be assessed.
Your child should be writing several regularly used (or common) words accurately by the age of six or seven. They should also be able to accurately spell a list of words that are personally significant to them, such as their own or family member's names, possibly their address, and the names of their favourite pets or toys.
