Better Exercise Introductions, Faster Program Progression, Smarter Student Interventions
SmartLearning Technology is the back-end engine that powers the New Fast ForWord. With this intelligent system, the New Fast ForWord now knows when a student is struggling and provides real-time instruction as soon as a student needs it. Our new back-end technology is also continuously improving, allowing us to provide an even greater experience for you and your students in ongoing releases.
How Does SmartLearning Technology Improve the Fast ForWord Intervention Program?
- More engaging, more adaptive, and more motivating: students move more quickly through content they have mastered so they can focus on the skills they need most.
- Built-in interventions and help: the program now automatically helps students work through the most challenging exercises, freeing up teachers and coaches to do what they do best: teach.
- New reports and lesson plans: you’ll be able to pinpoint specific strengths/weaknesses in English language arts, and use new lesson plans that align to classroom instruction!
- Now addresses 5 domains of reading: now with Reading Assistant Plus included in all k-12 subscriptions, Fast ForWord’s 3-step approach covers all domains of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension).
Exercise Updates
New Progress Indicators
New Success Viewer
| New Fast ForWord Language and Reading Intervention | BEFORE | NEW! |
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| 58 adaptive exercises that target memory, attention, processing, and sequencing skills |  |
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| Intensive practice in a wide range of phonics, phonemic awareness, grammar, vocabulary, morphology and reading comprehension skills | |
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| Built-in pre- and post- assessment: Reading Progress Indicator (RPI) | |
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| Comprehensive access to online guided reading tool (Reading Assistant Plus) | |
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| 300+ guided reading passages at a range of reading levels, grades 1–12 | |
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| 175+ lesson plans that align to classroom instruction | |
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| Interactive Word Wall activities that preteach academic vocabulary before each ebook passage | |
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| Fluency reports with WCPM and before/after recordings of students reading text aloud | |
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| New online MySciLEARN Help and Toolbox support resources | |
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| Faster progression through content | |
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| Enhanced student motivators: “streaks,” new student-facing reports, progress markers, etc. | |
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| Additional guided reading selections added across genres | |
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| Built-in interventions and direction instruction | |
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| New reports to better pinpoint student skills in English Language Arts (pronouns, plurals, passive voice, etc.) | Coming soon! |
Want to Learn More?
Please contact our sales team if you are interested in learning more about the new Fast ForWord language and reading intervention program. Your regional account manager will be happy to schedule a phone call or online personal demonstration.
