Investigating the spelling performance of Maltese children

Malta Journal of Health Sciences

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Cristina Zammit¹  Rachael Agius¹  Maria Noelle Camilleri¹ 

[1] Department of Communication Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta

关键词: spelling;    non-words;    dual-route model;    literacy;    spelling errors;    Maltese;   

DOI  :  10.14614/SPELLPERFORM/9/18

学科分类：卫生学

来源: University of Malta

【 摘 要 】

This research investigates Maltese word and non-word spelling abilities of Maltese children. A total of 82 typically developing students attending state and church schools in grades 4, 5 and 6 participated in the research. Spelling abilities were assessed using a standardized Maltese spelling test and a non-word spelling test developed for the purpose of this study. A comparison of the children’s performance in these tests was undertaken in terms of their grade, gender, school-type, school language and home language. Findings show that word and non-word spelling abilities are only significantly affected by grade and schoollanguage. Spelling patterns were analyzed and discussed in light of the dual route model. Four distinctive categories of spelling patterns emerged in this study, which indicated the use of lexical and sub-lexical processes. Overall, findings are discussed in relation to other similar studies.

【 授权许可】

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