TTRS Course Updates

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Are you looking for a fun activity to extend your child's learning? Why not have them try the new American Presidents subject from TTRS!

Students will learn about US presidents, discover fun facts, and test their knowledge of American history and government as they hone their spelling, reading and typing skills.

From George Washington, to Lincoln and FDR - there's something for everyone, plus plenty of images and practice typing dates.

Note, we recommend students complete Levels 1-3 before beginning subjects to be sure they're comfortable using the correct hand position for typing.

Happy typing and happy learning!

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The new 'Seasonal Words: Summer' subject from TTRS has three levels of summer-themed modules covering seasonal holidays, trips to the seaside, camping, hot weather sports, rainy day activities, summer clothing and more. Fun images, key vocabulary and practice sentences give your student everything they need to inspire learning and ensure they keep up their typing skills while school is out.

If your student has completed up to Level 3 of the Main TTRS Course and feels comfortable placing their hands on the keyboard, why not have them try this subject today! www.readandspell.com

Admin and Teacher users on Education plans can now archive students, allowing them to free up student places while still preserving the student data.

Administrator and Teacher accounts can now set column display preferences, and display "Total time" in their Admin account view.

To view the list of possible columns, visit the Students tab and select the cog icon on the top right-hand side.

Administrator and Teacher accounts can now export all student data to an Excel spreadsheet.

To view this feature, select Students -> Actions -> Export to spreadsheet

Are you or your student taking GCSE Business Studies in the UK? If so, have a look at this new TTRS Subject which helps students consolidate essential vocabulary and supports classwork, revision, and exams.

Written by a GCSE Business Studies teacher, modules cover key subject areas within the AQA syllabus and offer practice with hard-to-spell words. Complex concepts are broken down and taught in an easy step-by-step manner. Topics include marketing, finances, technology, and exam skills.

Over four levels, there are 124 modules that can be used to reinforce learning. With the TTRS multi-sensory approach, students see words and definitions, hear them read aloud, and type them. This approach can support information transfer to long-term memory and facilitate recall in exam situations.

Are you learning a second language at home or at school? Then the 'Learning a New Language' subject in TTRS is for you! Modules will help you get excited about your new language. Discover the importance of focusing on listening and speaking, learn how not to be afraid of grammar, and why making mistakes is perfectly okay.

With 62 modules, you'll find plenty of vocabulary learning strategies to support you in your studies -- plus images to make learning fun!

Sample module:

I can watch movies and television in my new language.

It is best to put the subtitles on in the language I am learning.

It's okay if I don't know what they are saying.

I can practice listening to my new language and reading it at the same time.

This will teach me which sounds go with which letters.

The 'Learning a New Language' subject was designed specifically to support students with dyslexia who are learning a second or additional language. However, the strategies presented here will benefit any language learner, including students with specific learning differences such as dysgraphia and ADHD.

If you've completed up to Level 3 of the Main TTRS Course and feel comfortable placing your hands on the keyboard, why not give the 'Learning a New Language' subject a try today!

(For US and Canada clients only)

Learn all about Canada, including its people, history, government, and geography, in the new "Canada's Geography and Culture" subject from TTRS.

Modules present important facts about Canada and provide an opportunity to practice with hard-to-spell place names. With the TTRS approach, students use muscle memory in their fingers to aid with spelling. Moreover, the multi-sensory experience of seeing, hearing, and typing province and territory names, abbreviations, and facts is a great way to ensure information sticks.

Sample module:

Manitoba Manitoba Manitoba Winnipeg Winnipeg Winnipeg is the capital of Manitoba. You can see the northern lights in Manitoba. Winnipeg is known for arts, culture, and food.

This subject features two levels and a total of 62 modules, including dictation exercises. Each province and territory is covered in its own module. Images bring information to life, and a predictable format makes learning fun and easy.

Why not work your way through a few modules a day or start with points of interest and travel destinations? These modules are a great introduction to TTRS Subjects for adults and younger learners- give them a try today!

(For non-US and Canada clients only)

Are you or your student taking GCSE RE/ Philosophy and Ethics in the UK? If so, we recommend having a look at this new TTRS Subject.

Written by a GCSE RE teacher, modules cover key subject areas within the Christianity section of the syllabus and offer practice with hard-to-spell words. Complex concepts are broken down and taught in an easy step-by-step manner. Topics include Christian beliefs, marriage, and the family, living the Christian life, and matters of life and death.

Over 4 levels there are 124 modules, which you can use to reinforce the material you're learning in class, preview upcoming lessons, and/or review before your exam. With the TTRS multi-sensory approach, students see words and definitions, hear them read aloud, and type them out -- which helps information stick.

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Learn a series of steps to help you navigate math word problems and practice putting your skills into action in this new subject from TTRS.

Word problems can be confusing! These modules show you how to break them down into steps and then use addition, subtraction, multiplication and/or division to find the answer.

Sample module: There are 10 children at the party. The children share 20 cookies for a snack. How many cookies does each child get? I can use division to find the answer. I know 20 divided by 10 equals 2. Each child gets 2 cookies.

"Math Word Problems" ("Maths Word Problems" for UK English users) features two levels with keywords, strategy instruction, and practice problems. Problems progress in difficulty moving from single-step in Level 1 to more challenging, multi-step problems in Level 2. Images help you visualize the word problem and cue operations and next steps. You will also see, hear and type math keywords to help you build confidence and strengthen your sight-reading skills.

If you've completed up to Level 3 of the Main TTRS Course, why not give this subject a try today!