“It's an invaluable tool for developing reading comprehension skills. It provides great bitesize reading for reluctant readers and ESL students.”
“Students learn by tracking their data and setting goals. It’s THE BEST comprehension intervention program I’ve used in over 30 years of teaching!”
“I have been using Read Theory in South Australia for over 5 years. I love it when my students get excited about their growth from their pre-test to date. I use ReadTheory to supplement my reading program to assist with comprehension, especially inferencing.”
“ReadTheory is one of the best web tools out there for English Language Learners! I have ReadTheory to thank for bringing one of my students from a Grade 5 to a Grade 9 reading level in just 12 weeks!”
“Read Theory has helped my students to increase their vocabulary usage by challenging themselves to ‘level up’ on Read Theory.”
“It has motivated my students immensely, it's the first activity both my classes do every day. They have come to love Read Theory and look forward to their daily reads.”
“We started with a class average of 275 Lexile Level, and with ReadTheory we met our 600 Lexile Level goal!”
“ReadTheory helped me to hit the needs of every single student without making a whole bunch more work for myself. It is a true one-stop shop for ensuring student growth and success.”
“I teach primary (Y5 in the UK) and have been using ReadTheory for quite a few years. My students told me yesterday that they can't wait to get home to read again on ReadTheory.”
“ReadTheory provides accountability. Students who might use the time for other activities know that the teacher can monitor what they are reading, how well they are doing, and how long they are on.”
“It improves my students' reading comprehension and gives me solid data on their reading levels and comprehension.”
“What really matters is that they’re learning and that they’re progressing, so I give all my students the pre-test and their goal is to reach the appropriate grade level.”
“My students know to log into ReadTheory for the first fifteen to twenty minutes of class. They know how to check their own progress and to check how many quizzes they’ve completed for the week.”
“It allows students to progress at their own individual rates with no social pressure or shame; they can also self-monitor, which they appreciate.
“I facilitate class discussions by asking my students to choose a ReadTheory story for a presentation. I have them talk to the whole class about it or they can video themselves and show the video in class.”
“I use Read Theory as a way for students to practice their reading skills at home or when they finish early. It's an amazing resource that is endless. Students will always have something to practice without printing anything.”
“I like Read Theory for Response to Intervention. It frees my time for one on one while students engage at their level, at their pace.”
“I teach 7th grade ELA, and we have been using ReadTheory here for several years. I like how I can track student progress over their 6th and 7th grade years.”
“I like being able to see how students did on a particular question so I can help them think through where they made a mistake.”
“Data is presented to students in a gamification layout which motivates them to set goals, work consistently, and self-assess. It raises the bar by increasing student executive functioning.”
“The students are willing to read on ReadTheory because the amount of reading is not overwhelming. Also, the students get immediate feedback.”
“I love the way the program automatically detects the student’s level and adjusts based on performance. I also love being able to track their progress and having solid data of the areas where they're struggling in reading.”
“ReadTheory has been an incredible resource for our school since we teach English as a second language. Having a resource that targets students' individual levels and gives detailed feedback has been invaluable.”
“The gamification aspect of the program has really gotten students excited about reading. It prepares them to be active learners and to take responsibility for their own learning.”
“The differentiated passages allow each student to work at their own pace. The vast library of quality reading passages assure that all students will be given material that will challenge them to grow as active readers.”
“It improves my students' reading comprehension and gives me solid data on their reading levels and comprehension.”
“My students love using ReadTheory. It has improved my students’ reading comprehension skills. You will see the difference it makes with your students.”
“ReadTheory is allowing every student to experience growth in reading, no matter what their reading level may be.”
“By utilizing ReadTheory, students unlock the crucial skills needed to become successful readers across all content areas, and then nothing can stand in their way of success."
“In a country like the UAE, where English is not the first language of most students, Read Theory has made a huge impact by providing adaptive and effective comprehension passages according to each students' specific reading level.”
“When I introduced ReadTheory, my students’ confidence skyrocketed. Having a program that meets them at their level and grows with them has been a game changer.”
“Regardless of class size, my students worked on texts much more suited for them than I could ever have provided. ReadTheory enables personal progress by offering the right amount of challenge to each student according to their unique ability.
“When my principal needed a way to improve reading scores for all students, I suggested we use ReadTheory three days a week for 30 minutes during our advisory period. We have had great success in improving our student's reading levels, reading speed, and fluency.”
“ReadTheory is the literacy tool best suited to a wide range of diverse cultures and ability levels. Students are happily working at their own level and getting excited at their successes.”
“We are proud to be the 1st Place Nationwide Reading Champions for ReadTheory’s Competition in the small class category. We appreciate the opportunity to continuously track our reading levels and to be provided with updated reports of our progression.”
“My students have made on average over a year and a half of growth in this program. I really enjoy how the program differentiates reading materials for all students based on placement test and each article they complete."
“When I started using ReadTheory, I knew I hit the jackpot! Not only does it tailor to student’s reading level but it keeps them engaged with knowledge points and badges. I have seen leaps and bounds of growth this year with my 3rd graders.”