How to Make Your Own Spelling Test Online (Step-by-Step Guide)
Want to make your own spelling test? Whether you’re a teacher working with your K-12, intervention, or ELA students; a parent helping with homework; or a student practicing for a spelling test, making your own spelling test is easier than ever. This guide will show you exactly how to make your own spelling test online in just minutes.
Quick Steps to Make Your Own Spelling Test
- Visit SpellingTestBuddy.com
- Sign in with your Google account (it’s free to start!)
- Choose how to add your words:
- Take a photo of your word list
- Upload a PDF or image
- Type your words manually
- Name your test and customize settings
- Share your test with anyone!
Watch this quick video to see how easy it is to make your own spelling test:
Try a Sample Spelling Test
Want to see what your custom spelling test will look like? Try this sample test:
Why Make Your Own Spelling Test Online?
Creating your own custom spelling tests online comes with many benefits:
- Save Time: No more writing tests by hand or printing multiple copies
- Instant Grading: Tests are automatically scored as students complete them
- Flexibility: Use any words you want - vocabulary words, sight words, or challenge words
- Easy Sharing: Send your test to students via email, text, or embed it on your website
- Track Progress: See which words students commonly miss and monitor improvement
- Environmentally Friendly: No paper needed!
- Accessible Anywhere: Students can take tests on any device with internet access
Special Features for Teachers
Teachers make their own spelling tests with Spelling Test Buddy for Teachers get a full suite of classroom management and reporting features:
- Create unlimited word lists
- Manage students
- Organize students into groups
- Schedule tests with due dates
- Track class performance
- Generate practice worksheets
- Use pre-built word lists for Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, as well as lists from over 300 spelling strategies (consonant blends, CVC patterns, open syllables, diagraphs, and many more). Our lists align with US Common Core standards and popular teaching methods like Words Their Way, Orton-Gillingham, and UFLI.
Learn more about Spelling Test Buddy for Teachers.
Make Your Own Spelling Test Today!
Ready to create your first online spelling test? It’s free and takes less than a minute. Get started here.