If a child misspells their name in the spelling subtest, item 1, do they receive credit?

Frequently Asked Question:

If a child misspells their name in the spelling subtest, item 1, do they receive credit?

Answer:

The directions state that the child must print his/her first and last name. The first and last name should be spelled correctly (with the first letter of the name capitalized), with the rare exception of extremely long or unusually spelled names.



Article ID: 1456
Last updated: 23 Nov, 2008
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