Home Study FAQs
Q: How much time is needed for Reading Plus® home study?
Q: Who are the Reading Plus® teachers?
Q: Does Reading Plus® home study have a guarantee?
Q: Is there a Reading Plus® home study course that is right for my needs?
Q: How much interaction will I have with my Reading Plus® teacher?
Q: What kind of results can I expect from Reading Plus® home study?
Q: How can I tell if my workstation is ready for Reading Plus® home study?
Q: Who are the Reading Plus® teachers?
Q: Does Reading Plus® home study have a guarantee?
Q: Is there a Reading Plus® home study course that is right for my needs?
Q: How much interaction will I have with my Reading Plus® teacher?
Q: What kind of results can I expect from Reading Plus® home study?
Q: How can I tell if my workstation is ready for Reading Plus® home study?
Q: How much time is needed for Reading Plus® home study?
A: To achieve and retain reading rate gains, it is recommended that Reading Plus® home study is used for 40-45 minutes, three or four times per week, for a minimum of 40 sessions during the home study term.
A: To achieve and retain reading rate gains, it is recommended that Reading Plus® home study is used for 40-45 minutes, three or four times per week, for a minimum of 40 sessions during the home study term.
Q: Who are the Reading Plus® teachers?
A: Certified Reading Plus® teachers oversee your home study. The teachers monitor your progress to ensure you attain maximum reading gains over the home study term.
A: Certified Reading Plus® teachers oversee your home study. The teachers monitor your progress to ensure you attain maximum reading gains over the home study term.
Q: Does Reading Plus® home study have a guarantee?
A: Reading Plus® home study guarantees that your reading rate will increase 50% from your starting reading rate. If needed, we will extend your home study course at no cost to you until you achieve your reading goal. (Note: The guarantee is in effect only if the recommended usage schedule is followed, which is 40-45 minute sessions, three to four times a week, for a minimum of 40 sessions.)
A: Reading Plus® home study guarantees that your reading rate will increase 50% from your starting reading rate. If needed, we will extend your home study course at no cost to you until you achieve your reading goal. (Note: The guarantee is in effect only if the recommended usage schedule is followed, which is 40-45 minute sessions, three to four times a week, for a minimum of 40 sessions.)
Q: Is there a Reading Plus® home study course that is right for my needs?
A: Yes. Reading Plus® home study courses are individualized for all ability levels and ages.
A: Yes. Reading Plus® home study courses are individualized for all ability levels and ages.
Q: How much interaction will I have with my Reading Plus® teacher?
A: A Reading Plus® teacher will contact you every other week during the four-month home study course. After the initial reading assessment review, your Reading Plus® teacher will review your records bi-weekly for the first two weeks and bi-monthly thereafter, informing you if any adjustments are needed. This ongoing review process ensures that you will achieve maximum reading gains. Your Reading Plus® teacher will provide a final summary of progress made at the end of the home study course.
A: A Reading Plus® teacher will contact you every other week during the four-month home study course. After the initial reading assessment review, your Reading Plus® teacher will review your records bi-weekly for the first two weeks and bi-monthly thereafter, informing you if any adjustments are needed. This ongoing review process ensures that you will achieve maximum reading gains. Your Reading Plus® teacher will provide a final summary of progress made at the end of the home study course.
Q: What kind of results can I expect from Reading Plus® home study?
A: At the conclusion of your Reading Plus® home study course, you will be reading at (or above) grade-level rates with more ease and comfort. You will also improve vocabulary, study skills, and analytical reading ability. The following chart shows typical reading rate gains.
A: At the conclusion of your Reading Plus® home study course, you will be reading at (or above) grade-level rates with more ease and comfort. You will also improve vocabulary, study skills, and analytical reading ability. The following chart shows typical reading rate gains.
| GRADES | USUAL RATES* | TARGET RATES* |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 80 | 140 |
| Grade 2 | 115 | 170 |
| Grade 3 | 138 | 200 |
| Grade 4 | 158 | 230 |
| Grade 5 | 173 | 250 |
| Grade 6 | 185 | 270 |
| Grade 7 | 195 | 280 |
| Grade 8 | 204 | 300 |
| Grade 9 | 214 | 310 |
| Grade 10 | 224 | 325 |
| Grade 11 | 237 | 345 |
| Grade 12 | 250 | 465 |
| College M | 280 | 400 |
| *Usual reading rates vs. target rates based on Taylor Norm Study involving 12,000 students. | ||
Q: How can I tell if my workstation is ready for Reading Plus® home study?
A: Reading Plus® home study is delivered through your Internet browser. It is fast and easy to get started as long as you have a high-speed Internet connection such as a cable modem or DSL.
A: Reading Plus® home study is delivered through your Internet browser. It is fast and easy to get started as long as you have a high-speed Internet connection such as a cable modem or DSL.
| Minimum System Requirements | ||
| Windows | Macintosh | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 Vista Win XP (Sp2) Win 2000 (SP4) |
Mac OS X v10.3.9+ |
| CPU: | 500Mhz+ | Power PC G3 500MHz+ |
| RAM: | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Monitor Resolution: | 1024 x 768 | 1024 x 768 |
| Browser: | IE 6.0 IE 7.0 Firefox® |
Firefox® Safari® 1.3 |
| Plug-in: | Java™ Plug-in 1.5_0_10+ | |
| Internet Connection: | Cable Modem or DSL | Cable Modem or DSL |
Windows users need to ensure that your browser has an up-to-date Java™ plug-in installed. To check this, visit the Java™ website, which will check your plug-in version and assist you with installing the latest plug-in if necessary.
See how the Reading Plus® system picks up where phonics and oral instruction leave off.