This app produced by the same company that shares its name offers students a fun way to improve spelling skills and learn new vocabulary words by playing addictive games. Word lists for multiple levels can be used in these games to challenge all types of students. There is even a list of popular SAT words to give middle school students a head start in preparation for the high school exam. With more than 300 reviews giving it a perfect score of four out of four stars, this app is sure to help any student improve spelling skills and increase vocabulary.
This app is a great customizable tool for middle school students to record their own vocabulary words and practice their spelling skills. It allows students to become their own tutors by recording their voice as they spell words. The student simply types the words into the app and then voice records them. The app offers a word-by-word test that prompts the recorded voice as a teacher. The lists are stored, and as the student continues, progress is recorded. The app has more than 600 reviews, with a nearly perfect four and a half stars out of five.
Developed by Mike Haberman, SpellDown Spelling Bee allows students to create their own spelling lists and spelling bees. The developer recommends it as a learning tool for the SAT. It allows students to manage weekly word lists and helps them master words that prove to be troublesome. The audio features allow students to record the words with their own voice and pronunciations -- or the app can use its built-in voice. The app has more than 130 reviews and a nearly perfect star rating of three and a half stars out of four.
Skill Builder Spelling designed by Ben Kaiser is praised as one of the top 200 educational apps for iPad in more than 60 countries. The app allows students to create custom spelling quizzes in any language. It has two modes: classic shows the current word, which vanishes as you start typing; in jumbled, the content is mixed up and the letters must be unscrambled to spell the word. Its calming blue interface is a nice touch and is gentle on the eyes. The app has nearly 300 reviews and a perfect four-star rating.