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My child gets a 100 every week on the spelling tests. Should my child receive more difficult words on the spelling list?

April 26, 2017child difficult list spelling tests week words

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My child gets a 100 every week on the spelling tests. Should my child receive more difficult words on the spelling list?

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Spelling is not a simple memorization task, and becoming a competent speller involves more than memorizing word lists. Research studies support the use of formal spelling instruction only if it consists of a systematic and logical program of word study that includes many components (phonics, prefixes, suffixes, word endings, compound words, homonyms, word origins, proofreading, and dictionary skills.) Doing well on spelling tests alone will not ensure competency in spelling and transfer into authentic writing.