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The 290 words that make up the NZCER essential lists, are used most often when we write.They make up about 75% of most writing, so are very important.
These words have been arranged in alphabetical order and put in lists according to how often they are used. Because these words are used so often, it is very important that we learn to spell each one.
New Zealand Curriculum Levels
These words have been arranged in alphabetical order and put in lists according to how often they are used. Because these words are used so often, it is very important that we learn to spell each one.
New Zealand Curriculum Levels
- Level 1 (Year 1 & 2 students - Junior room): Students who are spelling proficiently at level 1 will be able to spell some high frequency words (Lists 1-3) correctly.
- Level 2 (Year 3 & 4 students): Students who are spelling proficiently at level 2 will be able to spell most high frequency words (Lists 1-4) correctly.
- Level 3 (Year 5 & 6 students): Students who are spelling proficiently at level 3 will be able to spell most high frequency words (Lists 1-6) correctly.
- Level 4 (Year 7 & 8 students): Students who are spelling proficiently at level 4 will have few errors within high frequency words (Lists 1-7).
- Year 8 students should know the spelling of most commonly misspelt words.
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