Research

Writing boosts memory and retention.

The research supporting the benefits of handwriting over typing, particularly in terms of memory retention and learning, comes from several studies:

1. Study by Mueller & Oppenheimer (2014): This research, published in Psychological Science, found that students who took notes by hand performed better on tests than those who typed their notes. The act of handwriting requires more cognitive processing, which helps in better understanding and retention of information.

Mueller & Oppenheimer (2014) - Psychological Science: The Pen Is Mightier Than the Keyboard: Advantages of Longhand Over Laptop Note Taking

2. Study by Longcamp, Zerbato-Poudou, & Velay (2005): Published in Developmental Neuropsychology, this study demonstrated that handwriting engages the brain more than typing, activating areas involved in learning and memory. This activation is thought to support the encoding of information into long-term memory.

Longcamp, Zerbato-Poudou, & Velay (2005) - Developmental Neuropsychology: The Influence of Writing Practice on Letter Recognition in Preschool Children: A Comparison between Handwriting and Typing

3. Research by Virginia Berninger (2010): A study led by Berninger, published in The Journal of Educational Psychology, found that handwriting improves children’s ability to generate ideas and retain information. This is because the physical act of writing by hand activates different areas of the brain compared to typing, leading to stronger memory retention.

Virginia Berninger (2010) - The Journal of Educational Psychology: Comparison of three approaches to supplementary phonics instruction for low-achieving second-graders

These studies collectively highlight how handwriting, as opposed to typing, engages the brain in ways that enhance learning and memory retention, making Spell Write™ a valuable educational tool.

United Kingdom: In the UK, the National Literacy Trust reports that around 16.4% of adults have poor literacy skills, which directly impacts their ability to spell and write effectively.

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/01/11/2325063/explainer-students-poor-literacy-are-all-teachers-now-reading-teachers

United States: 63% of U.S. citizens believe that adult spelling is worse now than it was 10 years ago.”

United Kingdom: In the UK, the National Literacy Trust reports that around 16.4% of adults have poor literacy skills, which directly impacts their ability to spell and write effectively.

https://literacytrust.org.uk/parents-and-families/adult-literacy/

South Africa: A staggering 81% of children do not meet the minimum reading proficiency levels, which significantly impacts their spelling and overall literacy development

United Kingdom: In the UK, the National Literacy Trust reports that around 16.4% of adults have poor literacy skills, which directly impacts their ability to spell and write effectively.

South Africa: A staggering 81% of children do not meet the minimum reading proficiency levels, which significantly impacts their spelling and overall literacy development

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/new-literacy-data-shines-spotlight-learning-crisis

England: 16.4% of adults, or 7.1 million people, can be described as having "very poor literacy skills."

United Kingdom: In the UK, the National Literacy Trust reports that around 16.4% of adults have poor literacy skills, which directly impacts their ability to spell and write effectively.

South Africa: A staggering 81% of children do not meet the minimum reading proficiency levels, which significantly impacts their spelling and overall literacy development

https://literacytrust.org.uk/parents-and-families/adult-literacy/

United States: In the U.S., around 21% of adults have low literacy skills, which includes challenges in basic spelling. Additionally, in states like California, 23.1% of adults lack basic prose literacy skills, highlighting significant gaps in foundational literacy

https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/us-literacy-rates-by-state

Australia: (NAPLAN) provides insight into the state of literacy and spelling among students. The latest results indicate that around 10% of students require additional support to meet minimum literacy standards, including spelling.

United States: In the U.S., around 21% of adults have low literacy skills, which includes challenges in basic spelling. Additionally, in states like California, 23.1% of adults lack basic prose literacy skills, highlighting significant gaps in foundational literacy

https://ministers.education.gov.au/clare/naplan-raises-bar-identify-and-help-children-who-need-additional-support

Middle East and North Africa (MENA): In countries like Egypt, 55% of children are below minimum reading proficiency, which correlates with poor spelling abilities. In Jordan, Iran, and Oman, over 40% of children struggle with basic literacy skills

United States: In the U.S., around 21% of adults have low literacy skills, which includes challenges in basic spelling. Additionally, in states like California, 23.1% of adults lack basic prose literacy skills, highlighting significant gaps in foundational literacy

Middle East and North Africa (MENA): In countries like Egypt, 55% of children are below minimum reading proficiency, which correlates with poor spelling abilities. In Jordan, Iran, and Oman, over 40% of children struggle with basic literacy skills

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/new-literacy-data-shines-spotlight-learning-crisis

United Kingdom: In 2023, a significant number of primary school students struggled to meet expected spelling standards, with many failing to reach the required level in Key Stage 2 assessments

United States: In the U.S., around 21% of adults have low literacy skills, which includes challenges in basic spelling. Additionally, in states like California, 23.1% of adults lack basic prose literacy skills, highlighting significant gaps in foundational literacy

Middle East and North Africa (MENA): In countries like Egypt, 55% of children are below minimum reading proficiency, which correlates with poor spelling abilities. In Jordan, Iran, and Oman, over 40% of children struggle with basic literacy skills

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/new-literacy-data-shines-spotlight-learning-crisis

Germany: In a recent study, about 18% of German students were found to have poor spelling skills, with significant challenges in written expression. This issue has been attributed to the declining emphasis on traditional literacy skills in favor of digital literacy

https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/international-study-concludes-reading-literacy-rise

France: A national survey in France revealed that around 20% of 10-year-olds have difficulties with spelling, which has been linked to changes in teaching methods and the growing influence of digital media

Germany: In a recent study, about 18% of German students were found to have poor spelling skills, with significant challenges in written expression. This issue has been attributed to the declining emphasis on traditional literacy skills in favor of digital literacy

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/new-literacy-data-shines-spotlight-learning-crisis

Italy: In Italy, approximately 25% of middle school students struggle with spelling. This is partly due to the complexity of the Italian language and the shift towards more digital forms of communication, which provide less opportunity for practicing spelling

Germany: In a recent study, about 18% of German students were found to have poor spelling skills, with significant challenges in written expression. This issue has been attributed to the declining emphasis on traditional literacy skills in favor of digital literacy

Italy: In Italy, approximately 25% of middle school students struggle with spelling. This is partly due to the complexity of the Italian language and the shift towards more digital forms of communication, which provide less opportunity for practicing spelling

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/new-literacy-data-shines-spotlight-learning-crisis

Research

Writing boosts memory and retention.

The Alarming Drop in Global Literacy and Spelling Skills

United Kingdom: In the UK, the National Literacy Trust reports that around 16.4% of adults have poor literacy skills, which directly impacts their ability to spell and write effectively.

United Kingdom: In the UK, the National Literacy Trust reports that around 16.4% of adults have poor literacy skills, which directly impacts their ability to spell and write effectively.

United Kingdom: In the UK, the National Literacy Trust reports that around 16.4% of adults have poor literacy skills, which directly impacts their ability to spell and write effectively.

United States: 63% of U.S. citizens believe that adult spelling is worse now than it was 10 years ago.”

United Kingdom: In the UK, the National Literacy Trust reports that around 16.4% of adults have poor literacy skills, which directly impacts their ability to spell and write effectively.

United Kingdom: In the UK, the National Literacy Trust reports that around 16.4% of adults have poor literacy skills, which directly impacts their ability to spell and write effectively.

South Africa: A staggering 81% of children do not meet the minimum reading proficiency levels, which significantly impacts their spelling and overall literacy development

United Kingdom: In the UK, the National Literacy Trust reports that around 16.4% of adults have poor literacy skills, which directly impacts their ability to spell and write effectively.

South Africa: A staggering 81% of children do not meet the minimum reading proficiency levels, which significantly impacts their spelling and overall literacy development

England: 16.4% of adults, or 7.1 million people, can be described as having "very poor literacy skills."

United Kingdom: In the UK, the National Literacy Trust reports that around 16.4% of adults have poor literacy skills, which directly impacts their ability to spell and write effectively.

South Africa: A staggering 81% of children do not meet the minimum reading proficiency levels, which significantly impacts their spelling and overall literacy development

United States: In the U.S., around 21% of adults have low literacy skills, which includes challenges in basic spelling. Additionally, in states like California, 23.1% of adults lack basic prose literacy skills, highlighting significant gaps in foundational literacy

United States: In the U.S., around 21% of adults have low literacy skills, which includes challenges in basic spelling. Additionally, in states like California, 23.1% of adults lack basic prose literacy skills, highlighting significant gaps in foundational literacy

United States: In the U.S., around 21% of adults have low literacy skills, which includes challenges in basic spelling. Additionally, in states like California, 23.1% of adults lack basic prose literacy skills, highlighting significant gaps in foundational literacy

Australia: (NAPLAN) provides insight into the state of literacy and spelling among students. The latest results indicate that around 10% of students require additional support to meet minimum literacy standards, including spelling.

United States: In the U.S., around 21% of adults have low literacy skills, which includes challenges in basic spelling. Additionally, in states like California, 23.1% of adults lack basic prose literacy skills, highlighting significant gaps in foundational literacy

United States: In the U.S., around 21% of adults have low literacy skills, which includes challenges in basic spelling. Additionally, in states like California, 23.1% of adults lack basic prose literacy skills, highlighting significant gaps in foundational literacy

Middle East and North Africa (MENA): In countries like Egypt, 55% of children are below minimum reading proficiency, which correlates with poor spelling abilities. In Jordan, Iran, and Oman, over 40% of children struggle with basic literacy skills

United States: In the U.S., around 21% of adults have low literacy skills, which includes challenges in basic spelling. Additionally, in states like California, 23.1% of adults lack basic prose literacy skills, highlighting significant gaps in foundational literacy

Middle East and North Africa (MENA): In countries like Egypt, 55% of children are below minimum reading proficiency, which correlates with poor spelling abilities. In Jordan, Iran, and Oman, over 40% of children struggle with basic literacy skills

United Kingdom: In 2023, a significant number of primary school students struggled to meet expected spelling standards, with many failing to reach the required level in Key Stage 2 assessments

United States: In the U.S., around 21% of adults have low literacy skills, which includes challenges in basic spelling. Additionally, in states like California, 23.1% of adults lack basic prose literacy skills, highlighting significant gaps in foundational literacy

Middle East and North Africa (MENA): In countries like Egypt, 55% of children are below minimum reading proficiency, which correlates with poor spelling abilities. In Jordan, Iran, and Oman, over 40% of children struggle with basic literacy skills

Germany: In a recent study, about 18% of German students were found to have poor spelling skills, with significant challenges in written expression. This issue has been attributed to the declining emphasis on traditional literacy skills in favor of digital literacy

Germany: In a recent study, about 18% of German students were found to have poor spelling skills, with significant challenges in written expression. This issue has been attributed to the declining emphasis on traditional literacy skills in favor of digital literacy

Germany: In a recent study, about 18% of German students were found to have poor spelling skills, with significant challenges in written expression. This issue has been attributed to the declining emphasis on traditional literacy skills in favor of digital literacy

France: A national survey in France revealed that around 20% of 10-year-olds have difficulties with spelling, which has been linked to changes in teaching methods and the growing influence of digital media

Germany: In a recent study, about 18% of German students were found to have poor spelling skills, with significant challenges in written expression. This issue has been attributed to the declining emphasis on traditional literacy skills in favor of digital literacy

Germany: In a recent study, about 18% of German students were found to have poor spelling skills, with significant challenges in written expression. This issue has been attributed to the declining emphasis on traditional literacy skills in favor of digital literacy

Italy: In Italy, approximately 25% of middle school students struggle with spelling. This is partly due to the complexity of the Italian language and the shift towards more digital forms of communication, which provide less opportunity for practicing spelling

Germany: In a recent study, about 18% of German students were found to have poor spelling skills, with significant challenges in written expression. This issue has been attributed to the declining emphasis on traditional literacy skills in favor of digital literacy

Italy: In Italy, approximately 25% of middle school students struggle with spelling. This is partly due to the complexity of the Italian language and the shift towards more digital forms of communication, which provide less opportunity for practicing spelling

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