Disclaimer: I received a FREE copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way
MaxScholar Orton-Gillingham Software from MaxScholarSummer is a great time to sneak in some extra reading practice! We've been using MaxScholar Orton-Gillingham Software from MaxScholar. It's an online subscription that features a multi-sensory, Orton-Gillingham based approach that your student can work with to improve their reading writing skills. It works well on any platform and can even be used on mobile devices to take their reading with them.
The program is very user friendly, in fact - multiple children in our family have been using it for the past several years. Check out our previous review here. Parents have access to a Parent Dashboard that allows them to monitor progress and even create reports. Students begin with a placement test to determine the proper place for their ability. My tester for this review is a 5th grade student - she was given the option to pick and choose in several different areas: MaxReading, MaxWords, MaxMusic, MaxVocab, MaxPlaces, and MaxBios.
In MaxReading, students are asked to read a passage. Instructions are in both written and auditory form for all types of learners. Each passage begins with introducing vocabulary with highlights and definitions.
A key focus of this program is teaching them to highlight what they are reading, looking for the main topic, main idea and the important details in different colors. This really helps slow them down and get them to focus on what they are reading.
The passages are very interesting, my tester was able to choose from several topics - "Great Ideas" and "Jobs". Each has 7 different passages to work with.
After they have read and highlighted the passage, they create a simple outline of the paragraph. Then, they answer some comprehension questions, and get immediate feedback on how they did. Writing prompts are included as well with a choice of writing a summary, answering an open-ended question or a general question about the passage.
Students have the options to view the correct answer, or redo the chapter.
Once they have completed the exercises, which do need to be completed in order, they are able to play several games to help reinforce the information.
MaxWords allows them to gain skills in spelling, prefixes, suffixes, latin and greek roots. In each module, a variety of exercises are included. Fill in the blank, matching, and even challenges keep the learning varied and engaging.
In MaxMusic, artists and lyrics are used to reinforce grammar skills by having them identify and highlight verbs in the passages.
In MaxVocab, they get to practice their vocabulary skills and build their confidence with word meanings by matching words and definitions in a variety of games. The student is allowed to pick the level they want to complete. My tester liked to master one and move on to the next.
Hangman gives them an updated digital version of an old favorite.
MaxPlaces allows them to choose a location from a world map and read interesting passages as they discover the world.
MaxBios focuses on famous people - with reading & highlighting to increase comprehension.
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Students have the options to view the correct answer, or redo the chapter.
Once they have completed the exercises, which do need to be completed in order, they are able to play several games to help reinforce the information.
MaxWords allows them to gain skills in spelling, prefixes, suffixes, latin and greek roots. In each module, a variety of exercises are included. Fill in the blank, matching, and even challenges keep the learning varied and engaging.
In MaxMusic, artists and lyrics are used to reinforce grammar skills by having them identify and highlight verbs in the passages.
In MaxVocab, they get to practice their vocabulary skills and build their confidence with word meanings by matching words and definitions in a variety of games. The student is allowed to pick the level they want to complete. My tester liked to master one and move on to the next.
Hangman gives them an updated digital version of an old favorite.
Click and drag to match the words to the definitions.
And a word search option too.
MaxBios focuses on famous people - with reading & highlighting to increase comprehension.
This is a great program for all ages, and summer is a great time to introduce it with a Free - 15 day trial!
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