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Description
MaxScholar is an online Orton-Gillingham phonics/reading/ELA program you can use from home. Orton-Gillingham is often used with a struggling reader and has multi-sensory instruction which any student can benefit from (music, songs, read aloud feature, summarizing, retelling). It will use a variety of techniques which they call blended instruction. While not designed to replace direct parent/teacher instruction, the software does allow for some independent learning.
Online access is for 1-year, 1 student, and you have 3 options for the online programs. Each course opens with a placement test for your student, checking their phonics knowledge and reading comprehension level. This feature allows content to be adapted to your student's needs! With streamed content, you can watch the lessons on any device or computer as long as you access the program using Google Chrome as your browser.
Early Start is for PK students. You have access to the phonics materials including lessons in consonants, vowels, blends & digraphs. Develop phonemic awareness, sound blending, fluency, sight words & more. K-2 is the next level, and you can access the phonics skills mentioned plus reading skills. These include reading, highlighting, comprehension, summarizing, writing, vocabulary & more. Maxguru K-12 has the phonics and reading with additional ELA content such as syllabication, spelling rules, prefixes, suffixes, word roots, etc. Additional drill & practice comes with this level. This seems like a useful tool for remediation or instruction as it can flex with the student's ability. This option would be perfect for non-English speakers looking to improve their language skills. Please note that after purchase of the online student license, MaxScholar will contact you directly to complete the setup for the student subscription.
Several print Workbooks are available as a separate purchase for reinforcement. Workbooks align with software scope and sequence. Pages are bold and graphic with a pleasing amount of white space on a page. Teacher Manuals offer teacher support for select workbooks and related online content. Through the separate dashboard, a parent can print reports to show growth and target areas in need of attention. MaxScholar can be used as a helpful intervention for students with dyslexia, ADHD, auditory processing issues and reading struggles, even those with Autism and Asperger's.
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.