7.3
2017-08-29
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Bug that prevented creation of custom lists on iOS 10 resolved.
7.2
2017-08-21
User Interface improvements and bug fixes.
7.1
2014-12-13
* Five fun educational games added for students to practice spelling
* iOS8 compatible
@Reks would like to thank all the teachers and parents for their support and helpful feedback. Making our apps work for every student is our top priority!
7.0
2014-11-15
* Five fun educational games added for students to practice spelling
* iOS8 compatible
@Reks would like to thank all the teachers and parents for their support and helpful feedback. Making our apps work for every student is our top priority!
6.3
2013-07-26
- More spelling words added (1200 words now);
- Bug fix.
@Reks would like to thank all those teachers who were so patient and helpful in catching the latest bug with recording time. Making our apps work for every student is our top priority!
6.2
2013-04-08
- Bonus FREE apps in the SETTINGS
- iOS 5.x bug fixes (record word and user avatar)
6.1
2013-03-20
- option to create contractions in custom lists (don't, can't, I'm, you're)
- option for longer narration in custom lists (e.g. record word + sentence or word + definition)
@Reks thanks you for your constant support and great suggestions in making this spelling app such a great educational tool!
6.0
2013-02-13
- Track your students' progress and share with parents
- Two new lists: "Final silent 'e'" and "High use words 2nd grade"
5.0
2012-12-20
@Reks listens to users’ suggestions and adds features:
• Share spelling lists to other iPads, iPhones …
• Share spelling lists to other Build A Word Spelling Apps by @Reks and Classroom Spelling App
• History keeps record of test results for individual students
• Undo button in Quiz Mode
• Customizable number of questions in quiz mode
• Retina backgrounds
A huge THANK YOU to all the teachers/professionals/parents who helped shape this update. @Reks appreciates your support!!
4.2
2012-11-09
Based on frequent correspondence with many educators using @Reks apps in classrooms, we have added the following features:
- History keeps record of test results for individual students
- Built-in Spelling Lists Expanded (word families) based on phonemic features of vowels, number of syllables, semantics …
- Customizable number of questions in quiz mode
- - Teaching Methodology
- Support for iPhone 5
A huge THANK YOU to all the teachers/professionals/parents who helped shape this update. @Reks appreciate your support!!
4.1
2012-07-17
* Categorized Word Families added
* Bug fixes
*App compliant with Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA)
**** A huge thank you to every review and comment our app received – This kind of support keeps us going!
4.0
2012-05-17
* accessibility options for VISUALLY impaired and for those struggling with fine motor skills
* PROFESSIONAL narration
* 700 spelling words plus option to create your own spelling words
* added number of word letters (iPad)
* three modes: Learn, Practice and Test (quiz)
* child-proof settings button (press and hold)
* quiz score history recorded
* option to choose number of redundant letters
* improved navigation
* bug fixes
* the app is COPPA (the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule) compliant
3.4
2011-12-14
*Option to distinguish vowels from consonants by Montessori-style colors
*App compliant with Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA)
***Without your suggestions and continuous support, it would be impossible to create such an app. Thank you!***
3.3
2011-10-20
Settings-related bug fix.
3.2
2011-10-18
Application requires iOS 4.0 or later.
3.1
2011-10-05
** Ability to create multiple custom lists
** Vocabulary expanded
3.0
2011-08-08
User interface optimized to accommodate words up to eight characters long.
Simplified editing of the custom words list.
Resources optimized to reduce the app size by one third without loss of quality.
Option to choose between a simple tone or narration when an incorrect letter is tapped.
2.2
2011-05-19
Custom added optional features for special needs students (blank background, no timing, no scoring)
2.1
2011-04-28
Full recast - words are spelled out and narrated upon successful completion of the spelling task
2.0
2011-04-03
Create your own list of spelling words (type in the new word and record your voice)!
Increased number of letters per word, thus adding to more possibilities
1.2
2011-03-04
Offering recast after successfully spelled out word (the child hears the word again after spelling it successfully).
1.1
2011-02-24
*** New words in every category
*** Improved engine and user interface