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Reading Skill Builder
Helps students transition to read at higher levels - on the web!
Reading Skill Builder
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Finds gaps and provides instruction in specific reading skills that helps develop adept, capable readers. Concepts covered include - vocabulary, sequence, fact-opinion, factual recall, inference, and author's purpose

  • Levels have over 250 passages of progressive difficulty
  • Multiple opportunities are provided for concept review
  • High interest material engages students of all ages
  • Immediate explanations for answers are given, whether responses are right or wrong
  • Students' scores may be monitored while they work with an easy-to-use tracking tool

Designed for late elementary and middle school grade levels, the software can also be used by English language learners, learning disabled pupils, and remedial readers.

“Very useful. Reading passages capture
the attention of my reluctant readers.”
- Boutte Adult Learning Center, Luling, LA
Curriculum
Reading Skill Builder Series:
Level 1: Reading skill levels 3 - 4
Level 2: Reading skill levels 4.5 - 5.5
Level 3: Reading skill levels 6 - 8
  • Self-paced and self-advancing; moves students ahead as they demonstrate readiness
  • Pupils receive immediate, personal help throughout
  • Teachers can monitor pupils' progress and time-on-task through an easy-to-use online portfolio
Students will...
  • Use vocabulary to infer meaning from text
  • Determine main idea
  • Identify sequence of details
  • Learn academic vocabulary
  • Draw conclusions based on relevant information
  • Ascertain an author's purpose

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Track students' progress with Merit's Online Learning Student Tracking, included with this program at no extra charge.
Best viewed at a 1024 x 768 screen resolution with a high-speed Internet connection. Merit web-based programs are platform independent. They are accessible through popular browsers such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc. Android and iPad tablets may also run the programs.

Buy the full version to:
  • Save and resume work
  • Access lots more content
  • View student work online

FREE EVALUATION VERSION:

Merit is pleased to offer free evaluation versions of its software. The evaluation versions provide full-working samples of activities of the program.

Please click on the Launch Demo! button and wait for the program to load. No login or personally identifiable information is required, and there is no time limit to your use.

Reading Skill Builder, Level 1:
Reading skill levels 3 - 4
Reading Skill Builder, Level 2:
Reading skill levels 4.5 - 5.5
Reading Skill Builder, Level 3:
Reading skill levels 6 - 8

Buy For Home
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HOME VERSIONS
(single user - 12 months)

Reading Skill Builder, Level 1 - $25.00
Reading Skill Builder, Level 2 - $25.00
Reading Skill Builder, Level 3 - $25.00


INCLUDED, AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE:
  • Unlimited phone and email support
  • Anywhere, anytime access
  • Teacher accounts
  • Student tracking

MORE ABOUT MERIT ONLINE LEARNING:

  • All Merit online programs are distributed within the Merit Online Learning portal.
  • Within the portal, instructors assign students access to the programs purchased.
  • An account is required for each student.
  • Access may be re-assigned to new students.
Buy For School
HOW TO BUY Reading Skill Builder FOR YOUR SCHOOL:

The process for ordering Reading Skill Builder is simple.

1. Contact Merit Software
Contact Merit Software and we will assist you in creating your institution's account and provide you with a customized sales quote.

2. Import your student roster
Merit will work with you to insure that all of your students are properly entered into the Online Learning system. Each student will need to have a unique login and password.

3. Review the Program Guide PDFs
Get familiar with Reading Skill Builder and Merit's online management tools by looking at the guides and step-by-step walkthroughs.

4. Get started
Little training is needed to get up to speed quickly. We are here to help you while you work if you have any questions.

INCLUDED, AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE:
  • Unlimited phone and email support
  • Anywhere, anytime access
  • Teacher accounts
  • Student tracking
MORE ABOUT MERIT ONLINE LEARNING:
  • All Merit online programs are distributed within the Merit Online Learning portal.
  • Within the portal, instructors assign students access to the programs purchased.
  • An account is required for each student.
  • Access may be re-assigned to new students.
TOP FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What kind of computer set-up do I need?
The simple answer is: a web browser and an internet connection. Click here to full system requirements.

Do I need our IT Department to install software on our computers?
No. All of Merit Online Learning programs are web-browser based. Just login through Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc, and you are set. All software updates are done on Merit's servers so you are always up-to-date.

Are teacher accounts included?
Yes, with a school version, teacher accounts are included with the purchase of accounts for students.

More questions? Click here to view all Merit Online Learning Frequently Asked Questions.

PRICING FOR EACH LEVEL:

STUDENT ACCOUNTS 3 MONTHS* 1 YEAR* 2 YEARS* 3 YEARS*
Single User N/A N/A N/A N/A
2 to 10 $159 $199 $358 $478
11 to 20 $239 $299 $538 $718
21 to 30 $300 $375 $675 $900
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STUDENT ACCOUNTS 3 MONTHS* 1 YEAR* 2 YEARS* 3 YEARS*
Single User N/A N/A N/A N/A
2 to 10 $207 $259 $466 $621
11 to 20 $311 $389 $700 $933
21 to 30 $390 $488 $878 $1,170
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