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Description

Freckle is an innovative digital platform designed for K–12 education, offering personalized and adaptive practice in mathematics and English Language Arts, ensuring that each student engages with material that is tailored to their unique learning level. The process starts with a short adaptive assessment or by utilizing existing data to determine a suitable starting point for each learner, followed by exercises that can be completed at their own pace or assigned by teachers, all while being aligned with educational standards. In the realm of math, Freckle caters to a wide range of topics from basic arithmetic to advanced high school concepts such as algebra and geometry, while in English Language Arts, it features an extensive collection of fiction and nonfiction texts along with activities that cover grammar, sight words, phonics, and reading comprehension. As students progress through the material, Freckle continuously adjusts in real time; if a learner encounters challenges, the platform provides easier or scaffolded tasks, whereas for those who are performing well, it introduces more advanced content, fostering their skill development, mastery, and boosting their confidence. This dynamic approach ensures that every student receives the support they need to thrive academically.

Description

STAR Phonics is an online tool developed by Renaissance that assists educators in swiftly and accurately assessing the foundational reading abilities of their students. This assessment evaluates proficiency in 12 essential phonics categories and identifies 102 specific phonics skills, providing educators with comprehensive insights into both the phonics patterns students have mastered and the areas that need further attention. The screening process is quick, usually taking just 2-5 minutes per student, and results are generated instantly without the need for manual data entry. It offers diagnostic reports at various levels, including individual students, classes, and grade-wide assessments; these reports reveal patterns of mistakes and gaps in skills, enabling teachers to customize their instructional approaches for individuals, small groups, entire classes, or even whole grades. Recently, STAR Phonics has introduced new features, such as audio pronunciations for every assessment word to enhance accuracy in scoring, as well as improved capabilities for exporting screener data categorized by phonics and by individual words. With these advancements, educators can gain a deeper understanding of their students’ phonics skills, ensuring that instruction is as effective and targeted as possible.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Renaissance Next Yes 

Integrations

Renaissance Next Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App Yes 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Renaissance Learning

Founded

1986

Country

United States

Website

www.renaissance.com/products/practice-instruction/freckle/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Renaissance Learning

Founded

1986

Country

United States

Website

www.renaissance.com/products/assessment/star-phonics/

Product Features

Product Features

Assessment

Certification Management No 
Individualized Assessments No 
Multi-User Collaboration No 
Proctoring No 
Scoring No 
Skill Testing No 
Surveys No 
Test / Quiz Creation No 

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