Improved self-esteem. An increased desire to read. Deepened understanding of relevant text.
As educators know so well, when the reading “light” goes on, student confidence begins to shine through. Scientific Learning Reading Assistant™ software provides the one-on-one support needed to boost reading proficiency.
Reading Assistant software uses speech recognition technology to “listen” to a student as he or she reads aloud, monitoring for signs of difficulty. When the student is challenged by a word, the program assists the student in reading the word correctly. The ability to record and play back recordings of their reading in private means that students can hear how their reading has improved over time.
Reading Assistant teaches vocabulary and fluency as foundational skills for increased comprehension. The development of reading comprehension is supported by scaffolding students through reading strategies as well as by assessing student’s understanding of text.
Reading Assistant focuses the student’s attention on previewing the text by listening to a model reading and answering carefully structured guided reading questions that teach reading strategies. Students are supported in the development of comprehension skills through context sensitive hints.
After reading a selection aloud, students are assessed on comprehension skills, providing educators with strong data to indicate areas of strength and difficulty. Level of thinking is also assessed to deepen understanding of the student’s overall comprehension.
Reading content is available in four collections to meet the needs of students from grades K-12. Drawing heavily from authentic literature and non fiction informational texts, the content is both engaging and informative, and covers a wide range of genres.
Every teacher knows the difference that an additional 10 minutes a day of guided oral reading practice can make to a student’s vocabulary, language, and knowledge development. Reading Assistant makes this growth possible for every student.
The Reading Assistant program offers schools a true foundation for reading and learning success, and the tools to make a difference in their students’ academic lives.
Learn more:
- How Reading Assistant software builds reading comprehension
- How Scientific Learning technology supports teaching reading