We can all agree that reading comprehension is an important skill that sets students up for a lifetime of being able to take meaning from text. So much of life is about reading, for information or for pleasure, and today's proficient and comfortable reader faces tomorrow's challenges equipped and ready. A student who can approach any text undaunted is one who is best positioned to be able to learn and flourish.
But what of those students for whom the text is the problem? There are many barriers to readers becoming more proficient and comfortable with texts of all types. Some of these might be questions of approach, them not understanding the content or not yet being equipped with the strategies to decode it. But what about those students who have difficulty reading a certain type of text because of visual difficulties, or who simply find it easier to read text that's formatted differently?
CARS & STARS Online is a digital reading comprehension program based on twelve core reading strategies that is designed to turn every student into a comfortable and proficient reader who can approach every type of text with an advanced level of reading comprehension.
CARS & STARS Online, unlike traditional printed text, gives the reader an unprecedented level of control over what they're reading. Students can adjust the font size for every story and exercise to what best suits them. Text can be made bigger or smaller for ease of reading, one of the simplest and yet most useful advantages of digital reading. Higher contrast text can be easier to read than on paper. Students can also engage Low Performance Mode. This mode is designed to reduce visual effects and the interactivity of the application but increase the overall performance. While this mode is intended primarily for users of older devices, it also has the advantage of reducing some visual distractions that might help some readers who benefit from a simpler view. Similarly, engaging Compact View allows students to keep their focus on just what they want to see. Finally, Read Aloud mode, a standard feature across the whole program, allows students to hear stories read to them rather than reading the text themselves.
CARS & STARS Online is about helping every reader succeed. With these customisable features, all unavailable in printed, "analogue" text, the digital reading program of the future reduces the barriers that exist between every reader and getting the best out of their reading journey.
If you are interested in learning more about the CARS & STARS Online subscriptions and how they can help children to achieve better results, then sign up for a free trial to be an integral part of your child’s reading success.
