Characterization of spelling errors in students with learning difficulties complaints

Authors

  • Ana Beatriz Leite dos Anjos Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
  • Bárbara Louise Costa Messias Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
  • Flávia Ferreira Lemos Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
  • Anna Irenne de Lima Azevedo Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
  • Hellen França Alcântara Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
  • Bárbara Tavares do Nascimento Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil
  • Cíntia Alves Salgado Azoni Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51207/2179-4057.20250006

Keywords:

Handwriting, Language Development, Literacy, Learning

Abstract

Objective: The study aimed to outline the profile of spelling errors among students from a private school in Nordeste, Rio Grande do Norte, Brasil, who reported learning diffi­culties, across various educational levels represented in the sample, and to ascertain the nature and predominant types of errors. Methods: Twenty children aged 7 to 15 years, from 1st to 9th year of Ensino Fundamental (Elementary Education) I and II, participated in the study. All students re­ported difficulties in reading and writing. The children were divided into 8 groups, corresponding to the educational levels represented in the sample, and were assessed using the Word and Pseudoword Reading Assessment protocol (LPI). The words written by the participants were analy­zed and characterized according to Zorzi’s standardized analysis. Results: The results showed a higher frequency of letter omission errors, suggesting an imprecision in the acquisition of phonological representations. This indicates that children with learning difficulties primarily struggle with manipulating language sounds, despite private edu­cation emphasizing spelling rules. Considerations: The findings underscore the importance of describing spelling errors in children with reading and writing difficulties for better diagnosis and intervention.

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Published

2025-04-11

How to Cite

Anjos, A. B. L. dos, Messias, B. L. C., Lemos, F. F., Azevedo, A. I. de L., Alcântara, H. F., Nascimento, B. T. do, & Azoni, C. A. S. (2025). Characterization of spelling errors in students with learning difficulties complaints. Psychopedagogy Journal, 42(127), 65–73. https://doi.org/10.51207/2179-4057.20250006

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