Tracking spreadsheets formatted using formulas to colours e.g. green, orange and red. Does PLD recommend using formulas?

Colour coding is not a recommended way of interpreting your spelling data. Schools are instructed to apply all SSP programs with fidelity for the best results. This process you are considering is a deviation from the recommended PLD process. In the recommended tracking sheet process teachers are advised to engage in their own manual highlighting of particular test scores in order to devise three targeted teaching groups. PLD offers free tracking sheet support and this support cannot be provided if the recommended process is not followed.

In using the PLD program with fidelity, teachers are directed to interpret and highlight the scores to make a decision on what they intend to teach over the term. Not errors of the poor scores, nor the scores that show 80% and above in achievement.

Teacher judgement and discernment needs to occur when reviewing the scores, to determine where the targeted teaching efforts need to be focused. PLD offers free tracking sheet support from the home page Tracking Sheets Support

On the PLD home page under each age range you will find all required information for using the PLD tracking sheets with fidelity. You can also view this video PLD Tracking Sheets & the Three Functions Required



For a comprehensive guide to using the PLD Screens and Tracking Sheets, as well as demonstration videos please see the year level specific pages:

Early Years including the Screening and Tracking Manual along with a training video
Foundation including the Screening and Tracking manual along with a training video
Year 1 & 2 Screening and Tracking Manual along with a training video
Year 3, 4 ,5 & 6 Screening and Tracking Manual along with a training video

Request the latest version of the PLD Tracking Spreadsheets here: 2024 Tracking Sheets

Updated on: 13/05/2024