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By Cynthia Chiong
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
9 fun ways to practice; purchase needed to unlock full app.
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SAT Vocab by MindSnacks
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What's It About?
SAT Vocab – MindSnacks begins with a review feature where you can study the definitions, including a picture and audio label. Then kids test their knowledge through nine timed mini-games, ranging from turning blocks on a totem pole, to matching the definition with antonyms and pictures, to a spelling tasks and sentence completion. The app tracks your progress with each word and also tracks your overall progress. Players who purchase the upgrade cover 500 words over 25 levels.
Is It Any Good?
SAT Vocab – MindSnacks takes what could be a mundane task of memorizing definitions and turns it into a fun endeavor. The nine different ways of attacking words and the adaptive nature of the app help ensure that those uncertain words become familiar. With the different mini-games and the adrenalin rush of the fast-paced timer, cramming the same word list over and over doesn't get boring, but it sure reinforces learning the words.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
You can play too! These words are challenging for parents as well. Provide some friendly competition.
Kids can get push notifications of the word of the day to make learning those SAT word lists easier.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Subjects : Language & Reading : spelling , vocabulary
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : memorization
- Pricing structure : Paid, Free
- Release date : May 13, 2015
- Genre : Education
- Publisher : MindSnacks
- Version : 3.3.8
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 7.1 or later
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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