Helen Arkell Spelling Test (HAST-2) – Comprehensive Single-Word Spelling Assessment for Ages 5 to Adult

The Helen Arkell Spelling Test (HAST-2) is a meticulously developed single-word spelling assessment tool, crafted for use by teachers, specialist educators, and educational psychologists. Suitable for individuals aged 5 years through adulthood, this versatile test can be administered both individually and in group settings, making it an invaluable resource for schools and diagnostic evaluations.

Key Features:

• Designed for a wide age range: from 5-year-olds to adults.
• Flexible administration: applicable in both individual and group contexts.
• Includes two parallel forms and a combined form to suit various assessment needs.
• Provides standardised scores, confidence intervals, percentile ranks, and age equivalents for comprehensive analysis.
• Features diagnostic grids to chart error types, facilitating targeted intervention planning.
• Offers support strategies to enhance spelling proficiency.

The HAST-2 manual comes equipped with a Basic Record Sheet. For a more in-depth analysis, a photocopiable Diagnostic Record Sheet is available for separate purchase, providing detailed insights to inform effective teaching strategies.

Authors: Marlene Caplan, Caroline Bark, and Bernadette McLean