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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
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API Access
Has API
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Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
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Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
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Free Version
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Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
Yes
Android App
No
Windows
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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
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Individualized Assessments
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Multi-User Collaboration
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Proctoring
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Scoring
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Skill Testing
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Surveys
No
Test / Quiz Creation
No