# CC2 - Castles and Coltheart 2 — CC2 childrens reading test

> Childhood reading assessment tool for sounding-out and whole-word recognition. (iPhone/iPad app by SCIPILOT PTY LTD.)

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- Developer: [SCIPILOT PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624231632)
- Category: Education, Medical
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-09-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc2-castles-and-coltheart-2/id1624231630/reviews.md

## What is CC2?

The Castles and Coltheart Test 2 (CC2) assesses the functioning of the key processes in single word reading: sounding-out ability and whole word recognition ability.

- Run a CC2 test session in under 10 minutes. 
- Automated stop-rules to keep test sessions smooth.
- Automated percentile and Z-score calculations for regular, irregular, and non-words.
- Practice marking before you buy.
- Hear correct pronunciations of all the words before you buy.

More about the CC2:
Sounding-out ability involves converting printed letters into their corresponding sounds, and is assessed by accuracy in reading aloud* nonwords* (nonsense words), such as /gop/. Whole word recognition ability involves accessing stored knowledge about familiar words, and is assessed by accuracy in reading aloud *irregular words*, such as /yacht/, which cannot be read correctly via sounding-out rules.

The test also includes *regular words*, such as /cat/, which can be read correctly via either sounding-out or whole word recognition processes. The full test consists of 40 regular words, 40 irregular words and 40 nonwords, which are presented one-at-a-time, in mixed order, and with gradually increasing difficulty. A stopping rule is applied separately for each item type, with presentation discontinuing after five consecutive items are read incorrectly.

The test has been normed on over 1000 Australian children aged from 6 years 0 months to 11 years 6 months. The on-line version of the test calculates a separate accuracy score for each item type and converts this to a "z score" for the child's age based on the normative data.

This app has been developed from the CC2 literacy assessment tool created by Macquarie University Centre for Reading.

## Key features

- Assesses sounding-out and whole-word recognition
- Automated stop-rules for efficient testing
- Calculates percentile and Z-scores
- Practice marking and pronunciation available
- Normed on Australian children aged 6-11

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 CC2 Result Sheet | $7.99 | one-time |
| 20 CC2 Results Sheets | $94.99 | one-time |
| 70 CC2 Results Sheets | $219.99 | one-time |
| 800 CC2 Results Sheets | $799.99 | one-time |
| 1 CC2 Result Sheet | $5.49 | one-time |
| 5 CC2 Results Sheets | $24.99 | one-time |
| 20 CC2 Results Sheets | $89.99 | one-time |
| 50 CC2 Results Sheets | $159.99 | one-time |
| 160 CC2 Results Sheets | $259.99 | one-time |
| 500 CC2 Results Sheets | $499.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc2-castles-and-coltheart-2/id1624231630/reviews.md

### 5/5 — VERY GOOD

*2024-05-17*

This app very nice 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

## Frequently asked questions about CC2

### What reading skills does CC2 assess?

CC2 assesses two key reading processes: sounding-out ability, which is the capacity to convert letters into sounds and read non-words, and whole-word recognition ability, which is the capacity to recognize familiar words, including irregular ones.

### How long does a CC2 test session take?

A CC2 test session can be run in under 10 minutes. The app uses automated stop-rules to ensure the test remains smooth and efficient for the child.

### What kind of scores does CC2 provide?

CC2 automatically calculates percentile and Z-scores for regular words, irregular words, and non-words. These scores are based on normative data from over 1000 Australian children.

### Can I try CC2 before buying?

Yes, you can practice marking and hear correct pronunciations of all the words before making a purchase. This allows you to familiarize yourself with the test interface and content.

### What age group is CC2 normed for?

The CC2 test has been normed on over 1000 Australian children aged from 6 years 0 months to 11 years 6 months. The app provides age-based Z-scores for accurate assessment.

### Is CC2 available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, CC2 is supported on iPhone and iPad. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available.

### How often is CC2 updated?

The latest version of CC2 is 1.6, which was last updated on September 8, 2024. This indicates a relatively recent update frequency.

### What is the user feedback on CC2?

CC2 has a rating of 5.0 stars from 1 rating, suggesting very positive initial user sentiment. Specific details about user likes or dislikes are not provided.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.6 — 2024-09-08

- Now compatible with organisational groups, where results sheets can be managed centrally for a group of accounts.

### 1.4.0 — 2023-02-17

Test Results are now stored online, and can be accessed later the the Motif web app Test Log.

We've added a Subject Code field to help you identify children, without us storing any personally identifiable information (PII). Their name is not stored online, only on the device. This allows you to print or share a report that includes the child's name, before you run another subject test session.

We've also made a few tweaks to make the app more user-friendly.

### 1.0.2 — 2022-10-05

- Quickly practice marking before starting a test. 
- Minor layout fix

### 1.0.1 — 2022-09-28

No release notes.

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