Vocabulary.com
For a systematic and fun way to independently learn vocabulary in-depth at a self-directed pace, we recommend Vocabulary.com Vocabulary.com is a great free resource for learning groups of related words in an independent and mastery-based way that both focuses on both learning the nuances of words and then reinforcing all mastered words. Vocabulary.com is based on Visual Thesaurus, the interactive thesaurus and dictionary developed by the team at Thinkmap. Select from one of the 500,000 vocabulary lists on Vocabulary.com or create a personal list to begin a series of practice questions, spelling bee and interactive competitions that help students master and reinforce new vocabulary. Vocabulary.com is a great choice for all learners as it is mastery-based and self-directed and provides instant feedback for incorrect answers. Some parents noted several instances where the correct answers were questionable in terms of meaning.
Grades: Recommended for 5th and up
Cost: Free
OTHER DETAILS
Key features
Type of Tool: Website
Time required: Students can spend as little or much time as they want.
Special Needs:
Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read):
Screens
Screens: Screens required
Online requirement:
Time
Parent/Caregiver Involvement: Parent/Teacher/Caregiver Help is NOT Necessary. Kids can use this independently.
Prep Time: Only prep time required is selecting or creating word lists
Other characteristics
Modality: Visual
Adaptive: Yes, it includes personalization
Educational Philosophy: Not really, doesn't seem to be influenced by a particular educational philosophy
Other characteristics: Self-directed learning, Fun and entertaining
Accountability
Assessment: Yes, there are built in assessment tools
State Standards: No
Teacher Accounts:
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