Basic Concepts Skills Screener

Basic Concepts Skills Screener

Assess Language Skills

4 ratings
8 reviews
$39.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 15, 2013
  • October 1, 2025

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This app screens children's understanding of essential concepts like location, quantity, and time. It helps identify potential learning delays and track skill development for preschool to early elementary ages.

Assesses spatial, quantitative, comparative, and temporal concepts
Measures skill growth and treatment effectiveness
Compares performance to grade-level peers
Identifies children at risk for learning disorders
Supports full screening (79 questions) or quick screening (30 questions)
Child-friendly design with picture-based answer choices
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What's New in Basic Concepts Skills Screener

4.0

October 1, 2025

Updated the app to keep it running smoothly

User reviews

Scoring Issues

I agree with the previous reviewer. The auto score feature and report generator are useless. I have been hand scoring and there have been as may as nine errors in scoring on one student. I too have been reaching out to Smarty Ears (messenger, website contact, in app contact) and have not received a reply. Very frustrating.
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Major problems with scoring

I have used this app for years and only recently discovered (I don’t know how long I has been going on for) that it is making MULTIPLE scoring errors to the degree that results are useless. It has been really handy use the app and I found it really helpful in the past, but it is completely unreliable at this point. I tried to contact the developer twice but have had no response.
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A must-have for your toolkit

I work with ages 3-7 in a school setting and frequently use this app for progress monitoring and as part of the assessment process in combination with other tests. The “long” version is comprehensive and the auto-generated reports are a huge plus! They are easily emailed and sync with the Therapy Report Center, which helps me keep my data in one place. The only small suggestion is that the quick screener could be improved by being slightly more age-specific (e.g. one for 3-4 year olds and one for 5-6 year olds). It is still very useful as it is now, just a minor suggestion :)
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Slpmlj

Use as pre-post baseline &/or performance assessment for goal/objectives. I appreciate collected data in a reader friendly report for immediate share. I use frequently & glad to have this app, thank you creators & developers.

BCSS is helpful for screening concepts

However, I have a problem with one of the items. The children are standing in line to get a drink of water but are facing away from the fountain. The child is supposed to find the child at the end of the line. Generally, the person at the end of the line where the children are facing forward is the last one. Instead this item's correct answer is the child farthest away from the fountain. It took two SLPs to figure out the correct answer! Also, midway through the complete screen the "reinforcer" star stayed put on the page and was there through the rest of the screening test. Don't know if it would happen if I tried again. Great idea for an app though!
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FAQ

What is Basic Concepts Skills Screener used for?

Basic Concepts Skills Screener is used to assess children's understanding of fundamental concepts such as location, quantity, and time. This helps identify potential learning delays and informs targeted interventions for academic readiness.

Who is the target age group for Basic Concepts Skills Screener?

The app is ideal for children in preschool through early elementary levels, typically those who should master these skills by first grade.

How long does a screening session take with Basic Concepts Skills Screener?

A full screening consists of 79 questions and takes approximately 10-15 minutes. A quicker screening option is available with 30 questions, taking about 5 minutes.

What types of concepts does Basic Concepts Skills Screener evaluate?

The app evaluates spatial (location), quantitative (number), comparative (description), and temporal (time) concepts, which are crucial for pre-reading and math readiness.

Can Basic Concepts Skills Screener help track a child's progress?

Yes, the app is designed to measure skill growth and treatment effectiveness over time, providing valuable data for educators and clinicians.

What devices is Basic Concepts Skills Screener compatible with?

Currently, Basic Concepts Skills Screener is supported on iPads, making it accessible for many educational settings.

How does Basic Concepts Skills Screener compare to standardized assessments?

BCSS can supplement data from standardized language assessments by providing focused information on basic concept understanding. It helps pinpoint specific areas for intervention.

Does Basic Concepts Skills Screener have ads?

No, Basic Concepts Skills Screener does not contain advertisements, offering an uninterrupted assessment experience for children.