I know that spelling in spelling lessons is generally better than spelling in writing…. while the student is writing there are so many other things to think about that spelling isn’t at the top of their list. (Things like what they want to say, possibly grammar, possibly how to make the letters, capitalization, punctuation – but of course the big thins is the “what they want to say”.)
I know in every spelling course discussion, that spelling in general use is always behind what they are doing during “spelling”.
But – we are only in Level 2 of AAS, so I can’t comment to what point should you see a change. I’m sure it would vary from child to child. Have you asked on the AAS forum on All About Learning’s website?
I have seen a change in my kids’ writing. No, they don’t spell everything right, even stuff that they should from their lessons – but they are spelling a lot more correct. Also my ds is more likely to write anything…. he would avoid writing like the plague – now he just avoids it like a mild cold….
