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HMH iRead for Schools

HMH iRead for Schools

by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

455 ratings
50 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 24 Jan 2025)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

Released
July 21, 2015
Updated
October 17, 2023

Developer

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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About

This educational app provides a foundational reading program for K-2 students. It uses adaptive technology and engaging activities to personalize learning and ensure mastery of essential reading skills. Access is limited to existing iRead customers.

✓Adaptive reading curriculum
✓Personalized learning progression
✓Targeted instruction in phonics and fluency
✓Embedded assessment for mastery
✓Engaging virtual learning environment
✓Systematic practice in reading components
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What users say about HMH iRead for Schools

Reviews of HMH iRead for Schools are mostly negative: the Education app is rated 3.6/5 from 455 App Store ratings. What users like most: engaging learning content for children, enjoyable user experience when working properly. Top complaints: app crashes and won't open, incompatible with iPad/Apple devices. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 📚Engaging learning content for children
  • ❤️Enjoyable user experience when working properly
  • 🎮Entertaining educational gameplay

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes and won't open
  • 📱Incompatible with iPad/Apple devices
  • 🔐Login and authentication failures
  • ⚠️Error codes (2032, etc.) preventing access
  • 🌐Requires Flash which is deprecated
  • 🔧Complex configuration requirements
  • ⏱️Extremely slow download and installation
  • 💾Large file size consuming device storage
  • 🔊Missing audio functionality
  • 🌍Language settings defaulting to Spanish
  • ❌Only functional in demo mode
  • 🔗Requires access to multiple external sites
  • 🖥️Works better on PC than mobile devices
  • 📖Word pronunciation mismatches in reading sections
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What's New in HMH iRead for Schools

1.5.47

October 17, 2023

Bug fixes and optimizations.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Why are the activity instructions in Spanish?

I downloaded the app to help my son with reading but everything except the intro is in spanish! HELP!!!
CCyndiew2008

It’s pointless

It is not working as it supposed to my daughter had tried getting on it but it says there’s an error what am I supposed to do are we supposed to get on a computer or something else? That’s my question I’m wondering it’s hard
BFBama Foxx

Bad game

Shut up girl it is bad it is baaaaaaaaaaad too bad do not get this game please don’t please.
IWI don't have no my name what

I love to read my computer I used to not have to play it

I read was the first app I used when I was
ELE lEL

iRead app

I can’t download this app.
ACAngela J. loves cats
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Reported Bugs

11 issues

Error 2032 connection failures

Bug

Login screen freezes after username entry

Bug

App hangs before reaching login screen

Bug

Won't complete installation on iPad

Bug

Download resets and requests reinstallation

Bug

No configuration options visible in settings

Bug

Flash requirement blocking functionality

Bug

Missing sound/audio in app

Bug

Word tap-to-hear feature reads wrong words

Bug

Demo mode only - cannot access full account

Bug

Username field not accepting student IDs

Bug
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Requested Features

8 requests

Improved iPad/Apple device compatibility

Feature

Simplified login process

Feature

Better offline functionality

Feature

Standalone app without external dependencies

Feature

Improved audio implementation

Feature

Language preference settings

Feature

Reduced app file size

Feature

Better home use support outside school environment

Feature

FAQ

What is HMH iRead for Schools?

HMH iRead for Schools is a foundational reading program designed for K-2 students. It utilizes adaptive technology and engaging activities to help children master essential reading skills like phonics, fluency, and decoding. The program aims to close achievement gaps and set students on a path to college and career readiness.

Who can use HMH iRead for Schools?

This app is exclusively available to existing iRead customers. Users must have their iPads configured and an active internet connection to log in and utilize the program. It is intended for students in kindergarten through second grade.

How does the app personalize learning?

The app employs adaptive technology that assesses each student's performance in foundational reading. Based on individual needs, it differentiates instruction and provides targeted, explicit lessons and systematic practice. This ensures that each child receives the most optimized learning experience.

What reading skills does the app teach?

The app focuses on a comprehensive set of foundational reading skills. This includes phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, phonics, decoding, word recognition, syntax, fluency, and morphology. It aims to build a strong base for all K-2 students.

Is there a cost to download and use HMH iRead for Schools?

The app itself is a free download for enrolled iRead customers. However, access to the program requires an existing iRead subscription or customer account. The description does not mention any in-app purchases or additional costs beyond the initial iRead program enrollment.