The Iowa Spelling Scales: Their Derivation, Uses, and Limitations (1922)

The Iowa Spelling Scales: Their Derivation, Uses, and Limitations is a book written by Ernest James Ashbaugh in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive description of the Iowa Spelling Scales, which were developed to measure the spelling ability of students in Iowa schools. The author explains the process of how the Iowa Spelling Scales were created and how they were tested to ensure their reliability and validity. He also discusses the various ways in which the scales can be used to assess spelling ability, including in classroom instruction and educational research.Furthermore, the book delves into the limitations of the Iowa Spelling Scales, such as the potential for cultural bias and the need for ongoing updates to ensure their relevance in changing educational environments. Overall, The Iowa Spelling Scales: Their Derivation, Uses, and Limitations is a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and anyone interested in the history and development of educational assessment tools.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.