AceReader Pro Deluxe for Mac

AceReader Pro Deluxe for Mac 8.0.9.1

Mac / StepWare / 3270 / Full spec
Description

AceReader Pro Deluxe for Mac is a powerful educational software that provides users with three tools in one: a training tool, an assessment tool, and an online reading tool. This software is designed to help users become more proficient readers both online and offline, assess and track their reading level, and read more efficiently while online.

With AceReader Pro Deluxe for Mac, users have three ways to use the program: Course Mode, Menu Mode, and Expert Mode. The Course Mode walks users through a self-adjusting automated course that helps them improve their reading skills. The Menu Mode gives users more control by allowing them to pick and choose from a menu of training activities. The Expert Mode gives users full control by allowing them to load their own content (i.e., documents or web pages) and letting them set the display mode and speed.

The program uses Tachistoscope technology to pace eye movement which can help break bad reading habits such as sub-vocalization and regression. Training activities include timed reading comprehension tests, eye pacing drills, fun eye exercise games, among others.

AceReader Pro Deluxe for Mac includes 13 levels of reading material (grades 1-12 plus adult-level). Drills automatically adjust training speed relative to personal reading ability. The program logs results for accountability purposes.

The software includes extensive administration options that allow you to customize font size/color/display modes/speeds/delays/bookmarks/column width/hotkeys/etc., making it easy for you to tailor your experience according to your preferences.

Deluxe versions of AceReader Pro Deluxe allow you even greater customization options with Tests/Drills/Games tailored specifically towards your needs! Four versions are available: AceReader Pro (single user home edition), AceReader Pro Deluxe (multi-user/family edition), AceReader Pro Deluxe Plus (single station school edition), or AceReader Pro Deluxe Network (network school edition).

Whether you're looking for an effective way to improve your own reading skills or want a comprehensive solution for teaching others how they can become better readers too - look no further than AceReader Pro Deluxe!

Review

This software aims to teach you speed-reading. The installation is fast, and AceReader Pro Deluxe launches on your desktop in seconds. The small main window presents various drills and training sessions to test your skills. In one of the tests you read a passage, then answer questions based on the content. Another game displays text within which you have to find specified words. A third drill flashes a word on the screen, then asks you to choose it from among four words. A flash-card game shows sentences about American state capitals, then asks you again to choose the correct one from four shown. The Deluxe edition adds the ability to set the grade level of the text, create and edit your own custom tests, and collect test results and settings in a database. The only inconvenient thing about the program is you have to use the mouse to select the right answer, which can be slow or imprecise. That's only a quibble, though. AceReader Pro Deluxe ought to help most people who want to read more quickly.

Full spec
Publisher StepWare
Publisher site http://www.acereader.com
Release date 2013-04-05
Date added 2013-04-05
Category Educational Software
Sub category Teaching Tools
Version 8.0.9.1
Os requirements Mac OS X 10.4 PPC, Mac OS X 10.5 PPC, Mac OS X 10.4 Intel, Mac OS X 10.5, Mac OS X 10.6 Intel, Macintosh, Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10.7, Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
Requirements None
Price Free to try
Downloads per week 0
Total downloads 3270

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