# Reading Comprehension: I — Paragraph Level

> Reading comprehension practice app with stories, questions, and detailed explanations. (iPhone/iPad app by Learning Fundamentals, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-comprehension-i/id626512089 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Learning Fundamentals, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/454061076)
- Category: Education
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 1.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-comprehension-i/id626512089/reviews.md

## What is Reading Comprehension?

This app has 37 stories about adventures, activities, nature, and human interests. All require careful reading to comprehend and recall specific details in order to answer the comprehension questions that follow. The student is asked to determine the main idea of the story, answer some questions that rely on facts in the story, and make an inference that is supported by the story. At the end of each story, there is an open-ended question for discussion. The questions are multiple-choice and all questions have a written explanation as to why the correct answer is correct and the other answers are incorrect. The metacognitive skills acquired through this app will help the student learn from their mistakes and learn how to read for details and learn how to develop higher order thinking skills (HOTS).

This app is aimed at helping individuals who need extra practice with reading comprehension and learning how to recall specific details of stories. It is also appropriate for children and adults with traumatic brain injuries or stroke. Ideally, the student will work with a parent, teacher, or therapist while using the app. The mentor can guide the student’s reading strategies while using the app as a source of stories and questions. 

You can read the stories in any order, but we have provided a default order based on complexity, vocabulary, and number of details.

As the students read the stories, they should focus on the details of the story. At the end of the story, they should pause and decide what the story was mostly about. The first question asks them to identify the main idea of the story. Then there are two questions about details in the story. These are often of the form, How Many, Who, Which, or Where. There are no trick questions in the app. However, there are answers that contain details from the story that are irrelevant to the question. These foils are intentionally placed to make sure the reader is reading for information and not just using recognition memory to answer the question.

Often the student gets a question wrong because they focus on a detail of the story. Sometimes they recognize words or numbers in the answers and choose an answer because the words are familiar. The popup explains why incorrect answers may appear to be correct. It also explains why the correct answer is, in fact, the right choice. After the student studies the explanation, they should read the question again and answer it using the knowledge gained from the explanation. If they want, the student can swipe back to the story and look for the answer in the story. An option lets the student choose to see the explanations after each answer is selected, rather than just after incorrect answers.

The last question requires that the student make inferences about the characters in the story. Based on the details and overall theme of the story, the student is asked to guess which of four statements is likely to be true. After the student answers, a popup explains why one answer is probably correct and the others are not as likely to be correct. Like the other questions, one answer is usually obviously incorrect. Two answers usually have have details from the story but are less likely to be true.

The app scores correct and incorrect answers and keeps track of the questions that were answered incorrectly. Results can be emailed or downloaded from iTunes.

Rationale: The paragraphs require multiple processing skills in attention, memory and comprehension. Some individuals may need to address comprehension at the word or sentence level, but the eventual goal is comprehension at the paragraph level. It requires visual discrimination, and reading comprehension. The developed higher level comprehension skills such as  getting the main idea, inferring, predicting outcome, concluding consequences and evaluating the relevance of the material allow practice opportunities for improving reading comprehension and oral or written expressive language skills.

## Key features

- 37 diverse stories
- Main idea identification
- Fact-based questions
- Inference-building exercises
- Detailed answer explanations
- Progressive difficulty levels

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-comprehension-i/id626512089/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Cant see answers

*2024-09-01*

Cant see answers

### 2/5 — Does not work on my ipad

*2024-04-12*

Student can’t see the questions and answers

## Frequently asked questions about Reading Comprehension

### What is the main learning methodology of Reading Comprehension: I?

The app uses a method of presenting stories followed by multiple-choice questions that test understanding of main ideas, factual recall, and inferences. Detailed explanations are provided for correct and incorrect answers to help users learn from their mistakes and develop higher-order thinking skills.

### How does Reading Comprehension: I track user progress?

While the app doesn't explicitly detail a progress tracking system, its structure allows users to work through stories in a recommended order based on complexity. The detailed explanations after each question serve as a form of feedback, enabling users to identify areas for improvement in their reading strategies.

### Does Reading Comprehension: I offer certifications?

This application is designed for practice and skill development in reading comprehension. It does not offer formal certifications upon completion of its stories or exercises.

### What is the price of Reading Comprehension: I?

Reading Comprehension: I is a paid application, available for $3.99. This is a one-time purchase and does not involve any recurring subscription fees.

### What devices is Reading Comprehension: I available on?

Reading Comprehension: I is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS operating systems.

### How often is Reading Comprehension: I updated?

The app was last updated on February 15, 2022, with version 2.0.6. While update frequency can vary, this indicates recent maintenance and potential for future improvements.

### What do users like or dislike about Reading Comprehension: I?

Based on the provided rating of 1.3 stars from 3 ratings, user sentiment appears to be low. Specific details on user likes or dislikes are not available, but the low rating suggests potential issues with content, usability, or perceived value.

### Does Reading Comprehension: I have ads?

No, Reading Comprehension: I is ad-free. Users can engage with the stories and comprehension exercises without interruptions from advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.6 — 2022-02-15

Updated for new screen sizes.

### 2.0.5 — 2019-01-03

Updated the display for new devices.
Fixed a crash when recording permission is not given to the app.

### 2.0.2 — 2018-04-17

Fixed an issue with granting recording permission to the app.
Cleaned up the screens a bit.

### 2.0 — 2018-03-21

Update for iOS 11 and new devices.

### 1.8 — 2014-10-30

Added support for new phones.

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