Spelling Test Generator, for Teachers and Parents

What does a generated spelling test look like in Spelling Test Buddy?

Here is a sample generated spelling test. How well can you do?

Why would you want to generate an audio spelling test?

Do you have a classroom full of students who need to practice spelling words? Or, do you have a child who needs to practice spelling words at home? With Spelling Test Buddy, you can generate a spelling test in seconds. Each generated Spelling Test will automatically include audio for each word, as well as a sentence that uses the word in context.

Why is spelling important?

Learning spelling is a critical skill for students as they progress through their literacty education. There are two key questions to consider:

• Do spelling tests make students better at taking spelling tests?
• Do spelling tests make students better at spelling words correctly during their writing in general?

The answer to both of these questions is a resounding yes. We review the latest research around spelling, brain development, and the Science of Reading in detail.

What are the benefits to using audio spelling tests vs. paper spelling tests in the classroom?

There are several benefits to using audio spelling tests vs. paper spelling tests in the classroom:

• Audio spelling tests let each student hear and repeat the words they need to spell as many times as they need.
• Audio spelling tests allow students to listen to the word being used in context, which helps them understand how the word is used in a sentence.
• For older students, audio spelling tests can also provide definitions of the words they are spelling, which helps them understand the meaning of the word and prepares them for broader usage in context.
• Audio spelling tests help reinforce typing skills, as students need to type the words they are spelling.

What are the drawbacks to using audio spelling tests vs. paper spelling tests in the classroom?

• Distributing and managing devices may add complexity to your classroom management plan.
• There are some studies that show that writing words by hand improves retention better than typing them.
• Some students may not have access to devices at home, so they may not be able to practice spelling words at home.

How do you use Spelling Test Buddy to create and manage audio spelling tests for your students?

Teachers, this is really easy to do with Spelling Test Buddy:

• Sign in with your Google account with 1 click here: https://go.spellingtestbuddy.com/
• Create your word list: Upload a PDF or image, enter your words manually, or generate a list based on a specific phonetic pattern that you are trying to reinforce, into either the existing group or into a new group
• Create students and assign them to the group
• Customize the Test: Clean up the list by editing or removing words, naming the list, and deciding if you want to shuffle the words
• Share the test link: Send it by email, or distribute it to Google Classroom, Seesaw, or other platform
• See the results: See how your test takers did on your test, including what words they missed.

Learn more about Spelling Test Buddy: Teacher Edition.

What if you are a parent? How can you use Spelling Test Buddy to help your child master their spelling words?

This is also really easy to do with Spelling Test Buddy:

• Sign in with your Google account with 1 click here: https://go.spellingtestbuddy.com/
• Create your word list: Upload a PDF or image or enter your words manually
• Customize the Test: Clean up the list by editing or removing words, naming the list, and deciding if you want to shuffle the words
• Share the test link: Send it to your child by text or email, or just open it on your device directly
• See the results: See how your test takers did on your test, including what words they missed

Learn more about Spelling Test Buddy: Parent Edition.