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Teacher feedback improved Grade VII spelling and grammar

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Research area:LinguisticsLanguage and LinguisticsStudent Assessment and Feedback

What the study found

Structured teacher feedback was associated with better spelling accuracy and grammatical correction in Grade VII learners.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors conclude that structured feedback can help learners identify mistakes, rephrase answers, and achieve better language competence. They also state that teacher feedback should be incorporated into classroom activities to improve performance.

What the researchers tested

The study used a quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design with two intact Grade VII groups. One group received feedback-based instruction and the other received traditional teaching, and both groups took spelling accuracy and grammatical correction tests before and after a 68-week intervention that included written, oral, and remedial feedback techniques.

What worked and what didn't

There was no significant difference between the groups at the pre-test stage. After the intervention, the group that received teacher feedback showed significant improvement in spelling accuracy and grammar correction compared with the traditional-teaching group.

What to keep in mind

The abstract does not describe detailed limitations beyond the study design and the use of intact groups. The findings are based on Grade VII learners in this specific intervention setting.

Key points

  • The study found improved spelling accuracy and grammatical correction after structured teacher feedback.
  • Two intact Grade VII groups were compared: feedback-based instruction versus traditional teaching.
  • Both spelling accuracy and grammatical correction were tested before and after a 68-week intervention.
  • The groups did not differ significantly at pre-test, but the feedback group improved at post-test.
  • The authors say teacher feedback should be included in classroom activities to improve performance.

Disclosure

Research title:
Teacher feedback improved Grade VII spelling and grammar
Authors:
Sidra Sohail, Shumaila Parveen, Afsheen Zehra
Institutions:
University of Lahore
Publication date:
2026-03-10
DOI:
10.55737/tk/v5i1.51142
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