Spelling Bee Adds Vocab Test

Wednesday, 10 April 2013 | by Pat's Picks

This year’s National Spelling Bee has gotten a bit harder, says USA Today. For the first time in 86 years, contestants will have to know what a word means, as well as how to spell it. For example, a student might be asked: What is the purpose of defibrillation? The new vocabulary portion will count for 50 percent of the total score but will not be part of the televised event in May.

SOURCE: USA Today