Spellquizzer - Product Review

Remember the giveaway I ran last month? It was for a software product called Spellquizzer. I have been using it with my son now for about a month, and my opinion is formed - I like it!! The son in question has two challenges: English is not his native language, and he has a major reading disability. Spellquizzer met this unique challenge splendidly.

I purchased a cheap microphone at Walmart for around $10. This microphone does not work very well, leaving my recordings a bit hard to understand with a lot of background static. I am sure that someone more computer savvy than me can solve that problem - probably just purchase a better microphone. Nevertheless, my son is able to use the program.

We work on Avko Sequential Spelling each day. Then I record the spelling list onto Spellquizzer by typing the word, recording the word along with a clue sentence, and click "add." Very easy. He can review each list several times until it is mastered; then I can delete the list.

Spellquizzer will hold many lists at one time. He is working on two Avko lists plus one State (United States) list all the time. He has already shown a lot of progress, being able to get 100% of a list correct. That is a HUGE deal for him!!!

With Spellquizzer, you can randomize each list, and also make each word on the list case sensitive. If you do not want to purchase a microphone, you have the option of typing out a clue sentence. There is no need to be on-line to use Spellquizzer. Once the program is downloaded, it stays on the computer to be used at any time.

Spellquizzer is a big hassle-saver for all parents with students who have spelling lists to study. Public school students often bring home a list every Monday, and the family spends time each weeknight reviewing these words. A parent's time can be better spent than reviewing spelling words - that's where Spellquizzer comes in! The parent records the list Monday night, the student practices by themselves all week while the parents meet other obligations - like spending quality time with the children.

I recommend Spellquizzer. If it helped my son with his unique challenges, I am positive it will be a winner in your home, too!