Merit Solutions for Improving Reading

Merit adolescent literacy software provides self-paced, hands on instruction in skill areas that students need to know.

Help for Struggling Readers

Merit reading software helps struggling readers by breaking down reading passages into understandable parts. Students receive instant, and personal, feedback to their own responses. Struggling readers gain skills and confidence as they use the software.

	Intensive Reading Web Suite Interactive reading comprehension activities that get results! DESIGNED TO HELP STRUGGLING READERS Covers vocabulary and reading comprehension skills High interest material engages students of all ages
	Complete English Web Suite Access to a wide range of popular Merit online learning reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and grammar programs. DESIGNED FOR GRADE LEVELS 3 – 5 Develops critical thinking and academic skills Self-paced and self-advancing
	English Basic Web Suite Online Interactive English language learning software that works! DESIGNED FOR GRADE LEVELS 3 – 5 Covers English grammar, writing, vocabulary and reading comprehension skills High interest material engages students of all ages
	English Intermediate Web Suite Intermediate Interactive English language learning software that works! DESIGNED FOR GRADE LEVELS 5 – 8 Covers English grammar, writing, vocabulary and reading comprehension skills Explanations for correct answers, whether responses are right or wrong
	Reading Skill Builder Top Choice Helps students master commonly misused English words – on the web! DESIGNED FOR GRADE LEVELS: 3 – 8 Tutoring on specific reading concepts Self-paced, self-advancing Provides immediate feedback for responses
	Reading Comprehension Booster Helps students improve reading comprehension. DESIGNED FOR READING LEVELS: 3 – 5 For students working on comprehension and main idea. Several skill questions based on reading one passage.
	Developing Critical Thinking Skills for Effective Reading Helps students improve reading comprehension. DESIGNED FOR READING LEVELS: 5 – 8 For students working on main idea, sequence, and inference. Several skill questions based on reading each non-fiction passage.
	Vocabulary Stretch Helps students with word recognition, meanings, and origins. DESIGNED FOR GRADE LEVELS: 4 – 9 Best program to help students improve their vocabulary. Teaches students prefixes, roots, suffixes, and word origins.

MERIT SOFTWARE KEY BENEFITS:

In-depth Instruction

Provides a structured and supportive environment that enables college prep students to apply skills while they are learning.

Intensive Concentration

When students encounter areas of difficulty, they can choose to access several forms of assistance. Explanations, tips, examples, and options to retry skills maximize learning opportunities.

Personalized Feedback

Context-sensitive tips help college prep students accept responsibility for their weaknesses and build their confidence as learners.

Automatic Scoring

Teachers are able to quickly measure student areas of concern, using our Teacher Program Manager, and plan lessons in response to specific needs.

Learn more about how Merit helps teachers, tutors and students achieve academic success.