What is Smart Tutor?
Smart Tutor is a web-based program that delivers fun, interactive lessons to children around the world. It does so by first assessing your child and then creating an individualized learning program that is just right for them.
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Who can use Smart Tutor?
Smart Tutor is designed to teach children in the Kindergarten through Grade 5 age group. It is also an excellent tool to prepare preschoolers for school and remediate older students who are not performing at grade level. If your child meets any of these criteria, then they should be using Smart Tutor.
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How does Smart Tutor help my child with reading?
Smart Tutor teaches all skills required for reading. Younger children learn the alphabet, letter sounds, and words from the Dolch and Fry word lists. Older children gain an increased vocabulary and learn how to comprehend and interpret the underlying meanings of what they read. Children who complete the Smart Tutor program show increased fluency and comprehension when reading.
To learn more about the Smart Tutor reading curriculum, click here.
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How does Smart Tutor help my child with math?
Smart Tutor teaches all aspects of elementary mathematics. Younger students learn about counting, addition, subtraction, basic units for customary and metric measurement, and basic geometric shapes. Older children learn multiplication, division, algebra, and geometry, as well as more complex measurement concepts. The tutorials and practice exercises give your child an understanding of how math is used in the real world.
To learn more about the Smart Tutor math curriculum, click here.
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Is Smart Tutor just about lessons? My child gets bored easily.
Smart Tutor’s primary purpose is to teach children, and we understand that children don’t learn well when they are bored. Each lesson includes interactive activities designed to engage your child’s attention. Smart Tutor also rewards good performance on graded activities by including fun games at regular intervals.
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How do I know Smart Tutor is as good as you say it is?
Don’t take our word for it. In 2008, Smart Tutor-Reading was awarded the prestigious Best Educational Software Award (BESSIE) from the ComputED Learning Center. Reviewers stated that “Smart Tutor - Reading's website design and content are the best we've seen for delivering reading materials to children in the K-5 age group.” Winners were selected from software publishers around the world.
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My child has special needs. Can he still use Smart Tutor?
Smart Tutor was originally designed for use in schools, and many of our accounts were setup for their special needs departments. Smart Tutor has been used successfully by hundreds of students with exceptional needs and speakers of other languages. A member of our customer support team uses Smart Tutor for his Autistic son. Exceptional students have always been a major part of the focus of Smart Tutor.
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I home school my child. Can we use Smart Tutor?
One of the hardest parts of home schooling is finding a curriculum that works for your child. Something that fits one child may not work for another, and what worked last semester may not be as challenging. Smart Tutor is a perfect addition to your home school curriculum. Presentation is adjusted to suit the ability and skill level of the child, and content is constantly updated It allows your child to work at their own pace with constant support and feedback. The reports allow you to monitor your child’s performance by sub-skill whenever you like. Also, every Smart Tutor lesson is tied to national and state standards, which ensures your children are getting the instruction they need.
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You’ve been telling me a lot about what Smart Tutor can do, but how does it work?
Smart Tutor starts off with a short test of important sub-skills in reading and math. Each test lasts approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Then Smart Tutor sets up a lesson plan based on the results of those tests. As soon as each test is completed, your child can begin taking lessons. The entire process is automated. The only thing you may need to do is help your child log in.
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How much time does it take?
Lessons vary in length from five minutes to nearly an hour. We realize, however, that it is difficult to get a child to sit still for that length of time. For this reason, each lesson is broken down into smaller, more manageable activities. Encourage your child to use Smart Tutor for at least fifteen minutes a day, and you will begin to notice the difference.
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Can I view some of your lessons before I sign up?
Yes, of course. We know you will love Smart Tutor and want you to see exactly what you are getting. Check out our sample lessons here.
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How much does Smart Tutor cost?
Smart Tutor is priced to be affordable for everyone. One month of Smart Tutor costs less than an hour with a live tutor. Schools and organizations can reduce the cost even more. Check out our pricing plans here.
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Do I need to pay for upgrades?
No, you never have to pay for upgrades. We are constantly adding features and lessons to our library. Every time Smart Tutor releases a new lesson or module, it is immediately available to you – free of charge!
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What if I need help? Are there any support fees?
No, there are never any additional support fees. If you need help at any time, you can email us via our Contact Us form or call us with questions at 954-584-5250 between the hours of 8 am – 6 pm (EST). Each email or call will be answered by a real live person. Imagine that! |
