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US 2014/0272824 A1Published application
System and method for improving spelling and vocabulary
OwnerJonathan Marceauinventor
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Abstract
A computer implemented system and method for teaching and evaluating language competency is disclosed and provides for the sorting, selection, testing and teaching of words based on previous demonstrated mastery and common word characteristics.
Claims20
A computer implemented method for teaching and evaluating language competency comprising:
- inputting information relating to at least one student into a computing system including a database;
- testing the at least one student to determine an initial level of competency and ability utilizing the computing system;
- defining a word list for study based on the level of competency and ability determined during testing;
- tracking progress of a student demonstrated competency and ability;
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- tailoring subsequent word lists based on the progress tracked and documented in the system and database.
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A system for teaching spelling and vocabulary comprising:
- a database accessible as part of computer system, wherein the database includes listings of words categorized by common characteristics and data sortable by student that is indicative of progress relating to student mastery of the listing of words;
- a student interface for providing accessing by a student to the database;
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- a teacher interface to the database for providing access by a teacher to input student information and track mastery of the listing of words, wherein the teacher interface to the database includes reports for defining and categorizing data resulting from activities and testing conducted by students to determine progress and for tailoring future word lists based on determined progress.
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A computer readable storage medium containing a plurality of computer executable instructions for teaching and evaluating language competency comprising:
- a first set of instructions directing a computer to prompt inputting information relating to at least one student into a computing system including a database;
- a second set of instructions directing a computer in administering testing of the at least one student to determine an initial level of competency and ability utilizing the computing system;
- a third set of instructions for directing a computer to define a word list for study based on the level of competency and ability determined during testing;
- a fourth set of instructions directing a computer to track progress of a student demonstrated competency and ability;
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- a fifth set of instructions directing a computer to tailor subsequent word lists based on the progress tracked and documented in the system and database.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.