Great
It is a good app to use when learning basic spelling words for free works good on iPad and iPhone overall best free spelling app
Sequence of sounds
Overall the structure is really good. However, my concern is about the wordlists - they contain some very advanced phonemes that a beginning reader would not have been taught. The other aspect that does not work is that when a diagraph is used it is split into the individual letters, for example /ai/ is presented as /a/ and /i/. I would also like to be able to create my own word list. For these reasons I would not use this app, but I will watch the development of it as I can see it has great potential.
Thank-you for the opportunity to provide feedback. I’m always on the look-out for good apps.
Take care
Jo
Thank-you for the opportunity to provide feedback. I’m always on the look-out for good apps.
Take care
Jo
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Graphemes misalignment with phonemes
Most of the features on this app are great. Unfortunately not all of the consonant digraphs match the 'sounding out' on the app. For example in the word "press" each letter is sounded out ie: p-r-e-s-s instead of each phoneme ie: p-r-e-ss. The other feature I would love to see, is the option of being able to include my own words. Would also like a sound option as the letters are chosen.
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Nothing other than advertisement for paid version
After initial math problem is solved it takes you to a screen to buy a full version...
Daughter loves it!
My 5 year old sits, totally engaged with this app, for 10-15 minutes. I like that it reinforces her phonemic awareness and reading skills. Great app!
Great Spelling App
I love this app. My kids enjoy doing all four levels every day and when they master all the words without the mistakes I plan on purchasing the next level. I also like that when they make a mistake they can click on the hint button and see all the phonograms that make that sound. At the end of the level it will show them a list of words that they missed and give them the opportunity to go through their missed words until they get them correct.
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No volume - not useful
A good phonics based spelling app for all levels of learning. Particularly good for students with dyslexia, provided the sound can be heard.
This app is dependant on being able to have volume, and quiet class area.
If there is no volume, this app is not function-able.
This app is dependant on being able to have volume, and quiet class area.
If there is no volume, this app is not function-able.
Great way to get added practice
This is a great app for getting additional practice with spelling.
Not cool
My kid hates it she lives A+ spelling more
Needs an option to lock lists until mastered
Would love to be able to lock lists.. My son tries to move on when i am not over his shoulder and so i have to review his lists constantly to see if he skipped. A simple lock until all words mastered option would be a godsend, allowing the child to progress further ONLY when they master all the words.
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Good application !!
This application gives a facility to break the word into associated phonic letters. Also helps to apply the phonic rules by prompting the required phonic letters in a dropdown list. The voice is very crispy, which keeps kids very attentive.
Best app
Good app. Can be made more interesting with illustrations.
100 Stars!!!
Both my kids love it!!
Autism
My daughter has autism and she uses the simplex spelling n
And is doing great it allows her a break from pencil paper work.
The reinforcement is great. We love it!
And is doing great it allows her a break from pencil paper work.
The reinforcement is great. We love it!
Good learning app
I got this for my son who absolutely hates doing homework. I thought that learning on the IPad would be much more engaging for him. I did find that to be the case with this app. He took to it very quickly and has come back a few times already to keep practicing. There is a good amount of material available in the free version and plan to buy the full version when he completes the free version
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High Quality
As a professor of literacy, veteran elementary teacher, and mother of a third grader, I give this app a very high rating. The speech to sound match is excellent which is crucial for learning spelling skills. The support for the learner is well done and follows effective teaching and learning practices, scaffolding support in ways that encourage further learning and reasoning from the student. The app also is straightforward and easy to use for students. Unlike many educational apps, this one is extremely focused on the learning and doesn't have excess fluff that results in limited time spent learning and too much time spent playing around. If students spent 5-10 minutes a day with this app, I am convinced their phonics skills would improve, which is what my daughter will now be doing! :)
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Nice app!
My children enjoyed the app. It has increased their desire for spelling.
Solid but changes needed
Could use a practice and learn section like build a word express in addition to what feels mostly like a test.
Spell
My son loves it very much it helps with his spelling.
Ok
This app is ok! Nothing special
