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Build A Word - Easy Spelling with Phonics

Build A Word - Easy Spelling with Phonics at Mac App Store analyse

@Reks
Games Education Educational Word
6,960 ratings · Power index: 380
Free Mac App Store Follow Website
Version 5.0
Size 55.83 Mb
Updated 8 years ago
Released 12 May 2011

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► option for custom-made spelling lists from the pool of 800+words ► HISTORY follows progress for individual students ► focus on identifying sounds of letters (North American phonemes ) ► audio and/or visual prompt ► PROFESSIONAL narration or child’s narration ► Multiple Word Lists ► optional Montessori-style color coding vowels and consonants ► upper or lower case letters ► three modes: Learn, Practice and Test (quiz) ► immediate sound feedback upon tapping the correct/incorrect letter ► positive reinforcement lowers affective filters making learning a more engaging and enjoyable process ► focus on letter recognition, word recognition, as well as on word/letter association ► ACCESSIBILITY options to for VISUALLY impaired and those struggling with fine motor skills ► option of custom made features for special needs students ► child proof SETTINGS button (press&hold) ► narration of phonemes based on Peter Ladefogeds studies in Phonology with emphasis on American English Advantage for Special Need Students: * option of blank background helps children focus on letters only * option to choose high-contrast background for visually impaired students * answer method: drag&drop or simple tap * big letter cards easy to spot * no frustration: visual and audio prompts in the Learn Mode lead the child step by step through the correct spelling process * correct spelling technique becomes salient since the app leads the child step by step through spelling allowing dragging one letter at a time in the correct order * any number of redundant letters: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 * wrong letters become obvious with the help of immediate sound feedback heard after tapping the wrong letter * repetition of audio prompt helps with hearing and remembering the word and letters The underlying pedagogical methodology for this application is to teach children letters as well as to teach them how to combine letters into words. A child is offered either/both a visual prompt or/and audio prompt to "write" a word. The word is to be written by dragging appropriate letters one at a time in the designated slot in the correct order. Success is rewarded by a short fun game. @Reks (aka AtReks) Apps are designed in compliance with Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA). PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: - Does NOT contain ads. - Does NOT contain in-app purchases. - Does NOT contain integration with social networks. - Does NOT use analytics / data collection tools. - Does include links to apps by @Reks in the iTunes App Store hidden in the settings section behind child-proof settings button @Reks privacy policy: http://www.atreks.com - Thank you!

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Monthly Downloads > 8.36k
Est. Revenue ~ $3.42k
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Canada 3.99 CAD
China 18 CNY
France 2.99 EUR
Germany 2.99 EUR
Italy 2.99 EUR
Netherlands 2.99 EUR
Portugal 2.99 EUR
Spain 2.99 EUR
Poland 3.49 EUR
UK 2.99 GBP
India 299 INR
Japan 400 JPY
Korea, Republic Of 4400 KRW
Poland 14.99 PLN
Russia 249 RUB
Turkey 69.99 TRY
USA 2.99 USD
Korea, Republic Of 3.29 USD
Ukraine 3.99 USD

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A Start

Nipigon Dream · 11 years ago · v3.1

Needs a way to add words that are not in the dictionary, so I can help my son with the lists provided by the school.

NO SOUND

Tymeout2 · 9 years ago · v4.1

What happened? There used to be sound now theres none.

Teaches

at home · 14 years ago

Keeps us interested and learning! Thank you for being accurate.

NOT A good teaching tool

Petite Mamman · 14 years ago

Actual learning should challenge kids and let them make mistakes. This app only allows them to choose the correct consecutive letters for a word (prompted by a sound) My son isnt learning from it, what he has learned is how to guess by using the audio prompts until the correct letter is chosen. He puts like 5 words together and then gets bored because he says "its too easy" He doesnt listen or even try to sound out the words (which he knows how to do).

Improved narration makes it even better

Shamrock23 · 14 years ago

just what we needed to practice spelling. its so much easier this way. the voice is loud and clear which eliminates any confusion.

Both of us love it...that makes mama happy!

Nancy Ann West · 13 years ago

He (who avoids school work) loves it, I love it because I see him learning and that makes it a winner!

Perfect for students with visual and motor challenges!

Jbasdffg · 12 years ago

I love this app! You can set it for high contrast mode. You can limit the letters to just the ones you need. You can set it to tap or drag the letters into place. And you can make your own spelling lists.