Read Write & Type :: Quiz 2 : How Children Spell

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1. First Graders can't type because their hands are too small and they are not well coordinated yet.
True
False

2. Some children are not auditory learners and they should learn to read by visually recognizing words rather than sounding them out.
True
False

3. It's easier to teach first graders to type than fifth graders.
True
False

4. Young kids shouldn't use computers.
True
False

5. Once a child knows how to use a software program, parents should let him/her play with it independently.
True
False

6. In the early school years, writing is just as important as reading.
True
False

7. Children should learn how to write well with a pencil before they learn to type.
True
False

8. Dyslexia is a disease caused by reversing letters.
True
False

9. Mastering phonics fluently is critical to good reading.
True
False

10. Learning is hard work and children should not expect it to be fun.
True
False

Click here for Quiz 1: How children spell
Click here for Quiz 3: Test your child's phonics skills