Simplex Spelling Free Lite - With Reverse Phonics 2.0.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Education
Price: Free, Version: 1.5.0 -> 2.0.0 (iTunes)
Description:Simplex Spelling Lite improves spelling and reading skills in a fun and interactive way using a unique “reverse phonics” approach in combination with contextually relevant spelling rules. It has the same critically acclaimed design and features as the full version of Simplex Spelling HD but comes with its own new high frequency word spelling lists.This Lite version has been made available, so that customers can evaluate the Simplex Spelling software to decide if they want to purchase the full version of Simplex Spelling HD.Simplex Spelling Lite contains over 50 new high frequency English words that do not appear in the full version of Simplex Spelling HD so the two products compliment each other beautifully. It also contains all of the great learning features of the full version of Simplex Spelling HD.In contrast with many of the current approaches that use flash cards, Simplex Spelling enables the student to build each word. Students gain skills above and beyond the sheer memorization of words, as the informative spelling rule hint feature explains why words are spelled in a particular manner. Simplex Spelling's unique, immediate letter by letter feedback system is designed with clues and hints that will enable every student to spell each word successfully. Simplex Spelling enhances understanding in a variety of students as it appeals to audio, visual and tactile learners. It is great tool to have for kids learning to spell, remedial students, or those learning English as a second language.Recommended for ages 5+.Note: All text and voice in this application is entirely in English.Note: You can not create your own spelling lists in Simplex Spelling Free Lite.Features: ★ Over 50 high frequency spelling words to help build literacy. ★ Spelling words are spoken and used in a sentence to establish context. ★ The introduction spelling list seamlessly leads a student through all of the application’s features by providing spoken information while having the student spell new words.★ A powerful phonics hint feature sounds out each word and provides a list of possible phonograms for each sound. ★ Features a full “reverse phonics” approach that includes sounds made by all the different letter combinations. This is in addition to the basic “single letter” phonics that most applications are limited to.★ Contextually relevant spelling rule hints that help explain “how to spell” English words.★ Unique letter by letter feedback system that provides feedback while the student is in the process of spelling each word. ★ Guaranteed success on every word. ★ Support for 40 user accounts. ★ User stats screen that allows you to see at a glance words that have been mastered and words that require further practice. ★ Remembers each user’s position in every list, so that you can immediately resume from where you last left off.★ Supports both upper and lower case letters.★ Supports both alphabetic and QWERTY keyboard layouts.★ Supports both US, UK and Canadian English spelling of words.★ An approach that appeals to audio, visual and tactile learners. Simplex Spelling Lite is a universal application, so you can purchase it once and then use it on your iPad, iPhone and iPod touch devices.Privacy Disclosure: - Does not contain 3rd party ads - Does not share any data - Does not contain In-App purchases - Does not contain links to social media - Contains in app links to view a safe enclosed version of the developer's website for additional information, support and teaching tips. - Contains links to: "email the developer questions" and to rate the appCOPPA Compliant http://www.pyxwise.com/privacypolicy.html
What's New
Version 2.0.0 major update includes :- New improved user interface that allows for a larger keyboard.- All new an improved graphics.- Added the ability to export student progress reports (accessed from the email button on the Main Menu).- Added full support for both iPad retina display and iPhone 5.- Added the ability to set the number of times a words must be spelled correctly in order to be mastered. - Added the ability to view the missed words upon reaching the end of a word list. - Added support for separate beginning /r/ sound and vowel controlled 'r' sounds. - Improved the behavior of the backspace key to initially skip over correct letters. - Keyboard now defaults to QWERTY (can be changed back to alphabetical in the settings menu). - The app now prompts the user to adjust the app settings to their liking immediately upon creating a new user account. - Other minor improvements and bug fixes.Please email ios.apps@pyxwise.com with your feedback or suggestions.
Simplex Spelling Free Lite - With Reverse Phonics