📊 Why Are My Students Back at Level 1 in Version 2?

Some teachers have noticed that their students appear to be “starting over” in Version 2 of Spellings for Me. This isn’t a reset — it’s a completely new, restructured system.

Here’s what you need to know:

🔄 What’s Changed from Version 1 to Version 2?

Version 1 (2019–2025):

40 broad levels

Words ordered from easiest to hardest

Teachers manually skipped students to appropriate levels

High reliance on repeated testing

Version 2 (2025 onwards):

200 finely-tuned levels

Levels 1–79 are built around key phonetic concepts and spelling rules

Each level now provides clear feedback and structure

Students are placed automatically — no manual level skipping needed

🧪 What About the Old Levels?

Levels from Version 1 do not match or carry over to Version 2 — they are based on different structures and logic. Even if a child was on Level 32 in Version 1, they may now start around Level 15, 25, or 40 in Version 2, depending on their Placement Test results.

🚀 Placement Test = Accurate Starting Point

When students first log into Version 2, they are asked to complete a Placement Test. This:

Replaces the need for teacher-driven level skipping

Quickly identifies the child’s durability level

Places them exactly where they need to start — not too easy, not too hard

This process is automated and designed to reduce unnecessary testing and prevent over- or under-leveling.

💾 What Happens to Version 1 Data?

Don’t worry — no data has been lost. While Version 2 is now your main platform:

We are storing all Version 1 data securely for up to five years

If you need to access old records or student results, just email us at info@spellingsforme.ie

We can temporarily re-activate your Version 1 view for reference

✅ Summary

Your students aren’t starting over — they’re starting correctly

Version 2 is smarter, faster, and more accurate

You don’t need to worry about skipping levels anymore

Version 1 data is still available if needed