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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.

Description

StepsWeb is an innovative online literacy program designed to adapt to the unique needs of each learner while effectively practicing essential reading and spelling skills. This program incorporates a research-based and comprehensive approach, ensuring that the development of core reading and spelling abilities is both effective and enjoyable. By assessing each learner's literacy level, StepsWeb places them in an appropriate structured literacy course tailored to their specific needs. The platform continuously evaluates learners' errors, generating personalized reinforcement materials that are available both online and in printable formats. A strong focus on phonological awareness and phonics is central to the program, while activities are crafted to enhance automaticity and reading fluency through the cultivation of orthographic mapping skills. Engaging memory games are also included to boost visual memory, auditory sequential memory, and working memory. As a widely adopted solution in schools, StepsWeb provides an adaptive literacy progression that meets the diverse needs of all students, from those requiring remedial support to those seeking advanced challenges. Ultimately, StepsWeb not only supports literacy development but also fosters a love for reading through its enjoyable and interactive methods.

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Integrations

Renaissance Next Yes 

Integrations

Renaissance Next No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$10 per year
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version 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 

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 No 
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/assessment/star-phonics/

Vendor Details

Company Name

StepsWeb

Founded

2001

Country

New Zealand

Website

www.stepsweb.com

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 

Product Features

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