In the second edition, copyright 2010, changes are minimal in terms of actual content. Word lists are mostly identical, although I noted a few changes that seem to be related to word familiarity and usage (i.e. cannibal is not in the new list; testimony has been added). Activities are mostly the same, though there are shifts in order and some changes in wording (i.e. Mr. Collier is now Mr. Spero; a radio is now a “machine that could do all homework”). There is enough change in the activity placement that using an old answer key with a new edition is likely to be frustrating. A review lesson has been added in each book after the first three lessons. A few types of exercises have been eliminated (unscramble and crosswords). Other changes include font size (slightly larger), more writing space, and graphics/shading. The worktexts are still black and white. The Teacher Guide/Answer Keys (now in lay-flat spiral binding) have been expanded and contain more specific information about the approach of the six-step teaching strategy; “soft scripted” lesson-by-lesson plans; a complete, reduced-page answer key; reproducible assessment and recording forms; and the reproducible versions of the reference material from the Student Book.
This was recommended by my student’s psychologist.
I use this set with my IDEA students religiously.
to help assess the levels of my children and to give my senior a quick overview to close some gaps.
To correctly assess which level my 13yo needs to begin at in Megawords.