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What is Academix?

Reading Speed and ComprehensionReading Speed and Comprehension Eye span and Eye Fixation exercisesEye span and Eye Fixation exercises Vocabulary Vocabulary Spelling Spelling Memory and ConcentrationMemory and Concentration

Academix is a computer program that focuses on the following aspects:

Academix is available as a primary school or secondary school program with

lessons in:

AfrikaansAfrikaans EnglishEnglish

Home UsersHome Users SchoolsSchools Corporate InstitutionsCorporate Institutions

Academix can be used by:

Unique Characteristics of Academix

Built-in Evaluation Facility.Built-in Evaluation Facility. Improves vocabulary and spelling.Improves vocabulary and spelling. Nine reading techniques.Nine reading techniques. Eye movement exercises for effective reading.Eye movement exercises for effective reading. Increases language skills.Increases language skills. User friendly programUser friendly program Additional Word sums.Additional Word sums.

Teacher or Parent stays in ControlTeacher or Parent stays in Control AcademixAcademix is not a closed program – you can add your own lesson materials is not a closed program – you can add your own lesson materials

(reading, comprehension tests, spelling, etc.)(reading, comprehension tests, spelling, etc.) Enriches the achieving learner and supports the underachieving learner.Enriches the achieving learner and supports the underachieving learner. Based on the needs of South African readers.Based on the needs of South African readers.

Your choice of fonts and sizes. TheYour choice of fonts and sizes. The font is also included in the program.

How does Academix work?

Reading and spelling speed.Reading and spelling speed. Choice of exercise:Choice of exercise:

Test Reading speedTest Reading speed Progressive ReadingProgressive Reading Eye movement readingEye movement reading Fixation read with 3, 2 or 1 fixationsFixation read with 3, 2 or 1 fixations Mark read with 3, 2 or 1 fixationsMark read with 3, 2 or 1 fixations Applied readingApplied reading Flash words or phrase flash exercisesFlash words or phrase flash exercises

Choose reading lessonChoose reading lesson

The parent, teacher or facilitator can control certain parameters, OR the user may be allowed to choose .

The following Parameters may be changed by the user:The following Parameters may be changed by the user:

Reading or spelling speed

Reading Speed:Reading Speed: Reading speed can be adjusted in all reading exercises, except for when Reading speed can be adjusted in all reading exercises, except for when

reading speed is determined.reading speed is determined. Reading speed is measured in words per minute.Reading speed is measured in words per minute. Reading speed is not dependant on the speed of the computer.Reading speed is not dependant on the speed of the computer. The program keeps record of reading speed of each completed exercise.The program keeps record of reading speed of each completed exercise. Reading speed can be controlled by the user, parent or facilitator.Reading speed can be controlled by the user, parent or facilitator.

Flash-or Spelling speed:Flash-or Spelling speed: Flash speed is measured in milliseconds.Flash speed is measured in milliseconds. Words or phrases are flashed on the screen for a set time. The user must Words or phrases are flashed on the screen for a set time. The user must

then type the correct word or phrase on the keyboard. then type the correct word or phrase on the keyboard. Different exercises are influenced by flash speed, i.e. flash words and flash Different exercises are influenced by flash speed, i.e. flash words and flash

phrase exercises, as well as most of the games.phrase exercises, as well as most of the games. Flash exercises can also be utilized as memory and concentration Flash exercises can also be utilized as memory and concentration

exercises.exercises.

Test Reading Speed The Program starts off with this exercise:The Program starts off with this exercise:

This exercise sets the tempo at which the reader should start their This exercise sets the tempo at which the reader should start their exercises.exercises.

Once the reader’s ability has been established, the reading speed can be Once the reader’s ability has been established, the reading speed can be adjusted accordingly. adjusted accordingly.

The reader’s reading skills can now be developed by applying the different The reader’s reading skills can now be developed by applying the different reading techniques.reading techniques.

This exercise should also be done at the end of the This exercise should also be done at the end of the program:program: After completion of a range of exercises, the above exercise should be After completion of a range of exercises, the above exercise should be

repeated to establish an improvement in the reader’s reading skills.repeated to establish an improvement in the reader’s reading skills. In the leaner mode, the results of reading exercises and comprehension In the leaner mode, the results of reading exercises and comprehension

tests can be viewed by the user as graphs.tests can be viewed by the user as graphs. In the teacher mode, the teacher can view all learners results as well as In the teacher mode, the teacher can view all learners results as well as

print a report for each learner.print a report for each learner.

Progressive Reading

Eye movement reading

Fixation read with 3 fixations

Mark read with 3 fixations

Mark read with 1 fixation

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The lessons for each level is shown; the reader must choose by clicking on the lesson. On the left are the different exercises that can

also be done in the Fun with Words Division.

Flash exercises: Similarities

The learner should focus on the picture in the middle and simultaneously look at all 5. The picture similar to the one in the middle, should be

chosen.

Flash exercise: Sequencing

The learner should "Drag en Drop" the pictures to correct spaces. It is the order in which it was flashed on screen.

What entails a lesson in Academix ? The program contains between 10 and 20 lessons on

each level. Each lesson comprises of a reading piece, comprehension test, spelling, phrases from reading piece, a picture, stimulus questions about the picture as well as different games that are connected to the lesson.

There are also exercises that could be done independently from the lesson.

Any of the above may be changed or adjusted by the user.

The user can add lessons regarding the content on each of the above-mentioned areas.

Your own lessons can be added in any language.

Academix contains games such as:

• Search for the words• Word building games• Sentence construction• Word pairing• Plurals• Diminutives• Synonyms• Antonyms

• Eye aerobics• Memory exercises• Crosswords• Puzzles

and more games …

Academix consists of 1500 word sums:

Private or Home users

• Develop the child’s reading skills in the comfort of your Develop the child’s reading skills in the comfort of your own home:own home:

• Improves reading speedImproves reading speed• Improves comprehensionImproves comprehension• Develops spelling skillsDevelops spelling skills• Memory exercisesMemory exercises• Word building exercisesWord building exercises• Sentence constructionSentence construction

• Set up own tests for kids while parents are at work.Set up own tests for kids while parents are at work.• The The AcademixAcademix "Engine" allows the user to add own lessons. Lessons can be "Engine" allows the user to add own lessons. Lessons can be

typed or scanned and saved as “text” format. Lessons can also be copied in typed or scanned and saved as “text” format. Lessons can also be copied in Windows and pasted. All aspect of the lesson, i.e. reading piece, questions and Windows and pasted. All aspect of the lesson, i.e. reading piece, questions and spelling etc. can be added in this manner.spelling etc. can be added in this manner.

• With the powerful "Engine" of With the powerful "Engine" of AcademixAcademix it is possible to incorporate reading it is possible to incorporate reading material in any subject. The Results of all the lessons can be monitored by the material in any subject. The Results of all the lessons can be monitored by the parent.parent.

• Even the pictures can be added for any lesson.Even the pictures can be added for any lesson.• Lessons can be added in any language.Lessons can be added in any language.• Lessons can also be printed.Lessons can also be printed.

Editing of Reading Material

Any lesson in Academix can be edited in the program. The editing screen is divided in different topics as shown below.