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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.
API Access
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API Access
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Integrations
Renaissance Next
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Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
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Free Version
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Pricing Details
$10 per year
Free Trial
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Free Version
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Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
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iPhone App
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iPad App
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Android App
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Windows
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Mac
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Linux
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Chromebook
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Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
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iPhone App
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iPad App
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Android App
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Windows
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Mac
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Linux
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Chromebook
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Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
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Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
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Live Rep (24/7)
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Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
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Live Training (Online)
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In Person
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Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
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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
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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
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Test / Quiz Creation
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