Over the past 40 years, research has indicated that the best predictor of literacy skills is phonological awareness that is, the ability to segment spoken language into words/concepts, syllables and sounds. Without this crucial skill, reading, sounding out new words and spelling English are severely compromised. The item can be named at any time by pressing the Speaker button.3.The child determines the amount of syllables or beats the item has and taps the corresponding number of buttons (in left-to-right sequence) as he/she repeats the name of the item.4.If the child has tapped correctly, he/she will be rewarded with a verbal reinforcer (e.g. Yay, you did it ).5.If the child has made an error, he/she hears Oops Try again 6.The screen changes to the next item by pressing the arrow at the bottom right-hand corner.7.There are 25 items to tap out.8.The results page can be accessed by pressing the Report button at the top left-hand corner.9.The results include a total number correct on the first try as well as a percentage of that number.10.The complete report can be e-mailed, if desired.

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