Using cover, copy, and compare spelling with and without timing for elementary students with behavior disorders

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cover, copy, and compare (CCC) procedures on spelling performance with two students. The participants were two elementary students enrolled in a self-contained behavior intervention classroom. A multiple baseline design across participants was employed to evaluate the effects of CCC on time to completion and words spelled correctly. Improvements in all measures were found when CCC was in effect. The participants enjoyed the procedures and each improved their spelling over baseline performance. The applicability of CCC across academic contexts and for students with behavior disorders was discussed.

Keywords

• elementary students with severe behavior disorders
• spelling
• core words
• timing
• cover
• copy
• and compare
• single case research designs