Close Foundational Skill Gaps With Targeted, Adaptive Reading Instruction
MINDPLAY READING STUDIO ULTRA OVERVIEW
MindPlay Reading Studio Ultra is an evidence-based, adaptive reading course designed to accelerate reading growth for learners at all levels. MindPlay individualizes learning paths for adult learners needing to enhance their literacy skills to achieve their educational goals, transform their futures, and master the art of reading.
With embedded assessments, plenty of practice, and a personalized library of over high-interest decodable books and Lexile®-leveled books, MindPlay is designed to quickly build skills in Phonics, Vocabulary, Grammar, Fluency, and Comprehension—the perfect addition to any classroom.
ALIGNED WITH ORTON GILLINGHAM AND THE SCIENCE OF READING
By combining Orton Gillingham methods with the Science of Reading, MindPlay provides "Individualization at Scale"—delivering high-dosage, evidence-based instruction.
- Intervention Intensity Controls: On-screen specialists model precise mouth placement using visual, auditory, and oral strategies to support diverse learners.
- Differentiation Towards Mastery: Adaptive paths and 9–15 unique instructional types per lesson ensure students achieve 100% mastery before advancing.
- Independent Accessibility Tools: In-text dictionary settings provide instant audio pronunciations and definitions for autonomous reading.
ACCELERATE READING SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Research-based, high-quality instruction with on-screen speech-language pathologists accelerates reading skill development.
- Adaptive Lessons and Activities: Real-time, adaptive lessons and activities provide immediate corrective feedback for every student.
- Self-Paced, Differentiated Instruction: Instruction is tailored to each student’s unique needs, preferences, and goals, with flexible assessment.
- Personalized, Engaging Experience: Access to curated libraries with high-interest decodable and Lexile®-leveled books to reinforce phonics skills and comprehension.
PROMOTE READING GROWTH AT ANY LEVEL
MindPlay is designed to help readers at any level improve their skills.
- Emerging Readers: Adult students develop early reading skills to improve their lives and support their transition plan.
- High School Equivalency: Individuals studying for High School Equivalency tests quickly improve their fluency and reading comprehension, helping them pass quickly.
- Career-Focused: Learners pursuing a career build reading skills to help them pass their job certification exams and get hired.
- Learning English: Adults learning English benefit from on-screen speech and language pathologists modeling articulation and providing oral language instruction.
ADMINISTRATION & REPORTS
An expanded, dynamic dashboard enables educators to view student progress data with detailed insights—monitor performance, analyze trends, make data-driven decisions, and measure the impact of interventions.
- Pinpoint Strengths and Needs: Set reading goals and track progress and performance to enhance student engagement.
- Promote Skill Mastery: Identify strengths and needs to ensure interventions are effective for every student.
- Customize Reports: Build reports, filter, and highlight data as needed to make informed decisions that improve efficiency.
- Assess Oral Reading Fluency (ORF): See a student’s ability to read a text aloud with speed, accuracy, and proper expression.
- Measure Rapid Automatized Naming (RAN): Identify the speed at which a student can name aloud a series of letters to understand processing speed and phonological retrieval abilities.
Order MindPlay Reading Studio Ultra as an Add-On
$25
per seat, any quantity
MindPlay Reading Studio Ultra is available as an add-on to GED Academy® and HiSET Academy® course licenses.
Request a quote to start your order today!
See details
1.
Function Basics
Properties of Functions
Function Notation
Graphs and Average Rate of Change
Graphs of Functions
Polynomials
Systems of Equations I
Systems of Equations II
Higher Roots and Fractional Exponents
Multiplying Monomials and Binomials
Factoring
Solving Quadratic Equations Using Square Roots
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Using the Quadratic Formula
2.
Simplifying Exponents
Order of Operations
Scientific Notation
Square Roots
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Solving Linear Equations II
Solving and Graphing Inequalities
Lines and the Coordinate Plane
The Slope-Intercept Equation of a Line
Working with Units
Volume of Prisms and Cylinders
Volume of Pyramids and Cones
Rearranging Formulas
Density
Histograms and Box Plots
Shapes of Distributions
Two-Way Tables
Scatter Plots and Linear Models
3.
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Ratios and Rates
Operations with Mixed Numbers
Working with Percents
Solving Percent Problems
Applications Involving Percents
Basic Probability
Compound Probability
Adding and Subtracting Integers
Multiplying and Dividing Integers
Ordering Rational Numbers
Solving Linear Equations I
Introduction to Inequalities
Measuring Angles
Segments, Rays, Lines, and Angles
Finding Unknown Angle Measures
Angle Pairs
Circles
The Pythagorean Theorem
Congruence, Similarity, and Proportional Relationships
4.
Writing Fractions
Equivalent Fractions
Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple
Prime Factorization
Comparison Equations
Introduction to Decimals
Comparing Decimals
Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Multiplying and Dividing Decimals
American Units of Measurement
Metric Units of Measurement
Measures of Center
Analyzing the Relationship Between Variables
5.
Skip Counting
Place Value
Writing Whole Numbers
Comparing Whole Numbers
Rounding Whole Numbers
Number Lines
Adding Whole Numbers
Subtracting Whole Numbers
Multiplying Whole Numbers I
Multiplying Whole Numbers II
Dividing Whole Numbers
Solving Problems with Whole Numbers
Number and Shape Patterns
Number Properties
Geometric Shapes
Perimeter
Areas of Triangles and Quadrilaterals
Tables, Circle Graphs, and Line Plots
Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, and Scatter Plots
6.
Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple
Prime Factorization
Comparison Equations
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Ratios and Rates
Operations with Mixed Numbers
Introduction to Decimals
Comparing Decimals
Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Multiplying and Dividing Decimals
American Units of Measurement
Metric Units of Measurement
Measuring Angles
Segments, Rays, Lines, and Angles
Finding Unknown Angle Measures
Tables, Circle Graphs, and Line Plots
Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, and Scatter Plots
Measures of Center
Analyzing the Relationship Between Variables
Extra Practice
7.
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Solving Linear Equations II
Solving and Graphing Inequalities
Systems of Equations I
Systems of Equations II
Higher Roots and Fractional Exponents
Multiplying Monomials and Binomials
Factoring
Solving Quadratic Equations Using Square Roots
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Using the Quadratic Formula
Working with Units
Volume of Prisms and Cylinders
Volume of Pyramids and Cones
Rearranging Formulas
Density
Function Notation
Graphs and Average Rate of Change
Graphs of Functions
Polynomials
Histograms and Box Plots
Shapes of Distributions
Two-Way Tables
Scatter Plots and Linear Models
8.
Simplifying Exponents
Order of Operations
Scientific Notation
Square Roots
Adding and Subtracting Integers
Multiplying and Dividing Integers
Ordering Rational Numbers
Solving Linear Equations I
Introduction to Inequalities
Lines and the Coordinate Plane
The Slope-Intercept Equation of a Line
Function Basics
Properties of Functions
Working with Percents
Solving Percent Problems
Application Involving Percents
Basic Probability
Compound Probability
Angle Pairs
Circles
The Pythagorean Theorem
Similarity, Congruence, and Proportions
9.
Geometric Shapes
Perimeter
Areas of Triangles and Quadrilaterals
Writing Fractions
Equivalent Fractions
Skip-Counting
Place Value
Writing Whole Numbers
Comparing Whole Numbers
Rounding Whole Numbers
Number Lines
Adding Whole Numbers
Subtracting Whole Numbers
Multiplying Whole Numbers I
Multiplying Whole Numbers II
Dividing Whole Numbers
Solving Problems with Whole Numbers
Number and Shape Patterns
Number Properties
|
Objective:
To understand, interpret, and use functions, expressions, and graphs and to solve problems involving systems of equations, and quadratic expressions and equations.
|
Objective:
To work with exponents and square roots, to solve algebra problems involving linear equations, to understand and construct graphs, and to solve problems involving volume, density, and data.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Objective:
To understand and solve problems using fractions, mixed numbers, rates and ratios, percents, probability, angles, shapes, and proportions.
|
Objective:
To solve problems with measurement and geometry, to understand, compare, and solve problems with whole numbers, and to interpret information from tables, graphs, and plots.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Objective:
To solve problems with measurement and geometry, to understand, compare, and solve problems with whole numbers, and to interpret information from tables, graphs, and plots.
|
Objective:
To fluently solve problems involving fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and units of measure and to understand and use angles and data.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Objective:
To solve algebra problems involving linear equations, inequalities, systems of equations, and quadratic expressions and equations and to solve problems involving volume, density, data, and functions.
|
Objective:
To understand and use expressions, equations, inequalities, and functions and to solve problems involving percents, probability, angles, shapes, and proportions.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Objective:
To solve problems with measurement, geometry, and fractions and to understand, compare, and solve problems with whole numbers and the four operations.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See details
See details
1.
Making Inference
Inferences about Main Ideas
Evidence for Inferences
Comparing Similar Topics and Genres
Comparing Different Genres and Formats
Author’s Purpose and Point of View
Rhetorical Techniques in Arguments
Comparing Authors’ Positions
Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources
Analyzing a Central Idea
The Development of a Theme
The Development of Events
The Development of a Claim
The Structure of an Argument
Evaluating the Support of an Argument
Following a Procedure
2.
Complex Word Content
Advanced Affixes and Roots
Using Reference Materials
Procedures and Processes
Development of Central Ideas
Evaluating a Claim
Determining Word Meanings
The Impact of a Word
Transitional Words and Phrases
Analyzing Points of View
Conclusions and Generalizations
Synthesizing Data and Visual Information
Relationships in Text
Analyzing Science and Technical Texts
Determining and Supporting a Theme
Analyzing the Structure of a Text
The Elements of Persuasion
Building an Argument
Fallacies in an Argument
Evaluating Arguments
Comparing Arguments
3.
Linking Opinions, Reasons, and Information
Choosing Precise Language
Context in a Text
Word Structure: Prefixes
Word Structure: Roots
Word Structure: Suffixes
Building Vocabulary
Word Attack Skills
Main Idea and Details
Summarizing and Paraphrasing
Quoting from a Text
Applying Information
Structure and Meaning
Checking Reasoning and Support
Analyzing Events and Ideas
Comparing and Contrasting Accounts
Seeing the Role of Graphics in a Text
Figurative Language
Themes and Details
Character Traits, Feelings, and Motivations
Comparing Literary Works
4.
Context, Prefixes, and Roots
Compound Words
Relationships in Space and Time
Glossary and Dictionary Basics
Paragraphs
Points of View
Using Images and Words Together
Finding Information in a Text
Asking Questions
Introduction to Details
Sequence of Events and Ideas
Introduction to Main Ideas
Introduction to Paraphrasing and Summarizing
5.
Making Inferences
Inferences about Main Ideas
Evidence for Inferences
Comparing Similar Topics and Genres
Comparing Different Genres and Formats
Author's Purpose and Point of View
Rhetorical Techniques in Arguments
Comparing Authors' Positions
Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources
Analyzing a Central Idea
The Development of a Theme
The Development of Events
The Development of a Claim
The Structure of an Argument
Evaluating the Support of an Argument
Following a Procedure
6.
Procedures and Processes
Development of Central Ideas
Evaluating a Claim
Determining Word Meanings
The Impact of a Word
Transitional Words and Phrases
Analyzing Point of View
Conclusions and Generalizations
Synthesizing Data and Visual Information
Relationships in Texts
Analyzing Science and Technical Texts
Determining and Supporting a Theme
Analyzing the Structure of a Text
7.
Word Attack Skills
Main Ideas and Details
Summarizing and Paraphrasing
Quoting from a Text
Applying Information
Structure and Meaning
Checking Reasoning and Support
Analyzing Events and Ideas
Comparing and Contrasting Accounts
Seeing the Role of Graphics in a Text
Figurative Language
Themes and Details
Character Traits, Feelings, and Motivations
Comparing Literary Works
8.
Consonant Sounds
Vowel Sounds
Words That Break the Rules
Reading Irregular Words
Reading Longer Words
Paragraphs
Points of View
Using Images and Words Together
Finding Information in a Text
Asking Questions
Introduction to Details
Sequence of Events and Ideas
Introduction to Main Ideas
Introduction to Paraphrasing and Summarizing
|
Objective:
To read and comprehend advanced texts, including drawing inferences, understanding the development of ideas and events, and analyzing the author's point of view and supporting evidence.
|
Objective:
To comprehend and analyze texts, including how information, sentences, and paragraphs relate to each other, and to build and evaluate arguments.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Objective:
To comprehend and analyze literary and informational texts and to restate and summarize a text accurately.
|
Objective:
To use context, prefixes, roots, or resources to identify the meaning of unknown words, to read and understand paragraphs and short texts, and to understand an author’s point of view and connect with the main idea of a text.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Objective:
To analyze texts, compare texts, and understand the author’s purpose and point of view and to analyze the development of ideas, themes, processes, events, and claims in a variety of texts.
|
Objective:
To comprehend and analyze texts.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Objective:
To comprehend and analyze literary and informational texts.
|
Objective:
To recognize spelling-sound correspondences and use them, along with other techniques, to read words and to read and understand paragraphs and short texts.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See details
See details
1.
Parallelism
Clichés
Wordiness and Awkward Language
Using Phrases
Using Clauses
Advanced Colons and Semicolons
Introducing Claims and Counterclaims
Developing Claims and Counterclaims
Cohesion and Clarity
Writing an Argument's Conclusion
2.
Quotes and Titles
Colons and Semicolons
Dashes and Hyphens
Ellipses
The "i before e" Rule
Adding Endings
Complex Word Context
Advanced Affixes and Roots
Using Reference Materials
Avoiding Shifts in Person
Using Pronouns
Misplaced Modifiers
Building an Argument
Comparing Arguments
Evaluating Arguments
Fallacies in an Argument
The Elements of Persuasion
Style and Tone
Language and Purpose
Planning History and Science Writing
Drafting History and Science Writing
3.
Choosing Verb Tenses
Verbs in Special Cases
Fragments and Run-Ons
Joining Sentences
Words That Sound Alike
Words That Sound Similar
Often Misspelled Words
Capitalizing Proper Nouns and Names
Capitalizing First Words and Titles of Works
Commas with Beginning, Ending, and Inessential Phrases
Commas in Series and Joining Sentences
Unneeded Commas
Linking Opinions, Reasons, and Information
Choosing Precise Language
Context in a Text
Word Structure: Prefixes
Word Structure: Roots
Word Structure: Suffixes
Building Vocabulary
Paragraph Organization
Organizing Written Works
4.
Overview of Parts of Speech
Using Nouns
Pronoun Basics
Words That Join
Words That Compare
About Subjects and Verbs
Basic Sentence Structure and Punctuation
Verb Forms
Learning to Spell: Spelling Patterns
Learning to Spell: Spelling Strategies
Possessives
Contractions
Context, Prefixes, and Roots
Compound Words
Relationships in Space and Time
Glossary and Dictionary Basics
Opinions and Reasons
Topics and Development
Linking Words
Conclusions
|
Objective:
To write complex sentences and argumentative texts using a variety of sentence structures.
|
Objective:
To spell, punctuate, and use language correctly and to write argumentative and informational texts.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Objective:
To form correct sentences using standard mechanics, build vocabulary and word use, and organize written works.
|
Objective:
To compose sentences and organized texts, build vocabulary, and spell correctly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See details