CC2 - Castles and Coltheart 2 vs Say Bananas Usage & Stats
The Castles and Coltheart Test 2 (CC2) assesses the functioning of the key processes in single word reading: sounding-out ability and whole word recognition ability.
- Run a CC2 test session in under 10 minutes.
- Automated stop-rules to keep test sessions smooth.
- Automated percentile and Z-score calculations for regular, irregular, and non-words.
- Practice marking before you buy.
- Hear correct pronunciations of all the words before you buy.
More about the CC2:
Sounding-out ability involves converting printed letters into their corresponding sounds, and is assessed by accuracy in reading aloud* nonwords* (nonsense words), such as /gop/. Whole word recognition ability involves accessing stored knowledge about familiar words, and is assessed by accuracy in reading aloud *irregular words*, such as /yacht/, which cannot be read correctly via sounding-out rules.
The test also includes *regular words*, such as /cat/, which can be read correctly via either sounding-out or whole word recognition processes. The full test consists of 40 regular words, 40 irregular words and 40 nonwords, which are presented one-at-a-time, in mixed order, and with gradually increasing difficulty. A stopping rule is applied separately for each item type, with presentation discontinuing after five consecutive items are read incorrectly.
The test has been normed on over 1000 Australian children aged from 6 years 0 months to 11 years 6 months. The on-line version of the test calculates a separate accuracy score for each item type and converts this to a "z score" for the child's age based on the normative data.
This app has been developed from the CC2 literacy assessment tool created by Macquarie University Centre for Reading.
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Say Bananas has been designed through collaboration between children, parents/carers, speech pathologists and a team of engineers and developers. It is designed to help children with speech sound disorders master their pronunciation skills. It cleverly integrates speech therapy exercises into a brightly-themed, engaging platforming game to keep children wanting more. It is the only app out there that is clinically validated and backed by 10+ years of academic research.
Say Bananas enables children to practice specific consonants, vowels, and consonant clusters they are having difficulty with. Children can practice their sounds at the word or sentence level. Both single- and poly-syllabic words are offered, and poly-syllabic words also vary by stress pattern (e.g. dinosaur, banana).
By entering the Settings menu, the user can select the words for practice and the amount of practice to be done each day. This lets the child and the speech pathologist know if they are getting the recommended amount of practice to accelerate progress.
Say Bananas uses a classic game format where children collect “banana coins” that they can trade in the game store for avatar upgrades and power-ups. The game features multiple levels to keep children engaged through different themed islands and provide them with challenges to overcome. By embedding speech practice into a classic game environment, most children find it easier to complete the high amount of practice recommended for accelerated learning.
For a guide on how to set it up to start playing, please check the video below.
https://youtu.be/MYvRJzDCmQM?si=1YDw93NchiNggYU1
Say Bananas is currently available for English. Say Bananas is intended to be played with a parent, guardian or speech pathologist present.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS APP IS DESIGNED TO WORK EXCLUSIVELY ON IPADS AND TABLETS. This ensures the best possible performance and user experience on larger screens. It is not compatible with smartphones or other smaller devices.
We would love to hear your feedback from you to help us improve your experience with the app. You can give us through the app's world selection screen or by contacting our team here: https://say66.com/contact/
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CC2 - Castles and Coltheart 2 VS. 
Say BananasDecember 18, 2024