# K12 Timed Reading & Comprehension Practice

> Timed reading and comprehension practice for young learners. (iPhone/iPad app by Stride Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k12-timed-reading-and-comprehension-practice/id660702629 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stride Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/374976974)
- Category: Education
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-07-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k12-timed-reading-and-comprehension-practice/id660702629/reviews.md

## What is K12 Timed Reading & Comprehension Practice?

K12 Timed Reading & Comprehension Practice lets readers practice fluency, the ability to read smoothly and quickly, and comprehension, the ability to understand what was read. 

****Features****
Stories
• More than 250 short, engaging stories for young readers
• A variety of fiction and nonfiction 
• 46 unique Flesch-Kincaid reading levels between 0.0 and 4.7

Reading Tools
• Track one reader, multiple readers, or even a whole class
• Track stories read and what’s next on the reading list
• Automatic suggestions to increase reading difficulty when students achieve consistently fast wpm scores

Fluency Timer
• Timer automatically calculates wpm for each reading attempt

Comprehension Questions
• Each grade 1 through 4 story includes questions to check reading understanding
•Question pools of 6 to 9 questions per story gauge comprehension on rereading attempts 
•Question prompts for grade 1 stories include audio support for developing readers

Summary Charts and Graphs
• Grade Stats: Per-student chart shows fluency (time) and comprehension (correct answers) mastery across the grade level
• Story Stats: Per-student chart shows fluency wpm and correct answers for the last 6 reading attempts per story
• Easily delete single reading attempts from charts 

Possible Uses
• Classroom teachers or reading specialists performing student reading assessments like DIBELS
• Educators looking for age-appropriate, Flesch-Kincaid-aligned reading passages for reading or literacy instruction
• Parents seeking a way to gauge their child’s current reading proficiency 

K12 Timed Reading & Comprehension Practice was created by K12 Inc. as part of its comprehensive Language Arts and Phonics curriculum. Learn more at http://www.k12.com/what-is-k12/.

For help with technical problems, e-mail mobile@k12.com

## Key features

- Over 250 short stories
- Flesch-Kincaid reading levels
- Track multiple readers or a class
- Automatic difficulty suggestions
- Comprehension questions with audio support
- Detailed progress charts and graphs

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k12-timed-reading-and-comprehension-practice/id660702629/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App won’t work

*2020-03-26*

The app is great when it works. More the half the time it won’t even load. Frustrating and useless when your trying to work with kids.

### 2/5 — Ms. Hittle

*2017-03-09*

App keeps freezing. Won't let students press next or done. Please fix the bugs.

### 1/5 — Scam

*2016-12-24*

Can't see any one of my students we paid the money end up with nothing
Scam

### 1/5 — Refund (app scam)

*2016-11-18*

I would like a refund from this purchase. Can't even read any books. After you add student. It doesn't appear.

### 1/5 — Students are missing

*2016-11-02*

After you add students and go back to home screen, you cannot see the student.  I can't start the app if I can't select a student.

### 1/5 — Scam

*2016-10-07*

This app does not work. I tried the lite version and spent the money to upgrade to see if that made a difference and it was the same..
 Please Stop offering this app for purchase until it is updated... 
waste of money. I want a refund

### 1/5 — Does not work!!!

*2016-10-06*

This app does not work with IOS 10! You cannot use it all! Don't waste your time.

### 1/5 — Can't see students

*2016-10-05*

I have used this app with students for years and didn't have an issue until I upgraded to iOS 10. My list of students appears to be empty and when I try to add them the app tells me that the student already exists.

### 1/5 — DOES NOT WORK AT ALL

*2016-09-29*

This app does not work at all! Never has it worked since I paid for it.  I sent 2 emails and waited 2 days for a reply and nothing was done.    Please save your money! The lite version does not work!

### 1/5 — Stories too long she got bored

*2015-07-15*

Lost her attention quick with long stories and not interesting.

## Frequently asked questions about K12 Timed Reading & Comprehension Practice

### What is K12 Timed Reading & Comprehension Practice?

K12 Timed Reading & Comprehension Practice is an educational tool designed to help young readers improve their reading fluency and comprehension skills through timed reading exercises and comprehension questions.

### How many stories are available in K12 Timed Reading & Comprehension Practice?

The app features over 250 short, engaging stories for young readers, covering a variety of fiction and nonfiction topics.

### What reading levels does K12 Timed Reading & Comprehension Practice support?

It supports 46 unique Flesch-Kincaid reading levels, ranging from 0.0 to 4.7, making it suitable for students in grades 1 through 4.

### Can K12 Timed Reading & Comprehension Practice track multiple users?

Yes, the app allows you to track progress for a single reader, multiple readers, or even an entire class, with detailed charts and graphs for each.

### Does K12 Timed Reading & Comprehension Practice have ads?

No, this application is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted learning experience for users.

### What is the price of K12 Timed Reading & Comprehension Practice?

K12 Timed Reading & Comprehension Practice is a paid app, available for a one-time purchase of $3.99.

### What devices is K12 Timed Reading & Comprehension Practice compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How often is K12 Timed Reading & Comprehension Practice updated?

The app was last updated on January 26, 2017, to version 1.2.5. Users can expect updates to maintain compatibility and potentially add new features.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2.5 — 2017-01-26

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixes iOS10 issue with adding new students and displaying student list.

### 1.2.4 — 2014-02-05

Fix to timer

### 1.1.11 — 2013-07-02

No release notes.

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