VISTA, XP, 2003, 2000, Me, NT, 98; Pentium III 666 MHz (minimum); 64 MB RAM; 640x480 (16 bit colour); Quad Speed CD-ROM; Sound Card; 70 MB of available disc space.
OS 9.x, OS X.x; Power PC 666 MHz (minimum); 64 MB RAM; 640x480 (16 bit colour); Quad Speed CD-ROM; Sound Card; 70 MB of available disc space.
Snapshot
* 10 words lists (240 words) * Australian graphics and photos * adjustable achievement settings * speed and accuracy recorded * fully narrated * printable results * printable achievement certificates
Suitability
This software is suitable for all students who are developing their reading acquisition skills, especially those with reading difficulties, who are dyslexic or have short-term memory or ADD. It is also suitable for ‘English as a Second Language’ students.
Overview
Reliable knowledge of basic sight vocabulary is the cornerstone of reading efficiency.
Dingo Bingo, the basic sight word vocabulary game by the award winning author, Hunter Calder, is a pleasant and highly motivational way of ensuring students reinforce the systematic development of these words.
The 240 words taught in Dingo Bingo make up approximately two-thirds of the vocabulary in infant level books, and more than half of all adult reading material.
There are ten lists of words and students must be proficient in one list before progressing to the next. The program monitors word accuracy, time taken per game, and error rate. Problem words are listed after each game, and can be printed out for further practice and revision away from the computer.
There are three achievement awards (bronze, silver and gold medal accuracy) with printable certificates that recognise and encourage student effort. The accuracy rate (percentage %) is adjustable to meet the learning needs for each individual student.
Dingo Bingo is a proven method of increasing a student’s knowledge of basic sight words. Instant recognition of sight vocabulary gives students more time to concentrate on words that are difficult for them.
Dingo Bingo is an essential component of the literacy skills taught in the Reading Freedom series.