Fast ForWord
What is Fast ForWord?
Fast ForWord is a series of interactive computer programmes that train participants in core cognitive and reading skills. Based on over 30 years of neuroscience research into how the brain learns, they are internationally recognised by educators, health professionals and parents as an effective and scientifically proven learning tool.
Fast ForWord develops and strengthens the essential cognitive skills we call Learning MAPS:
• Memory – improves the ability to retain short and long term information
• Attention – enhances the ability to maintain focus on multiple tasks
• Processing – increases the ability to understand and act on information and instructions
• Sequencing – improves the ability to understand, remember and act on a sequence of information or instructions
In addition, Fast ForWord addresses and improves the building blocks of reading, including phonological awareness, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary and fluency.
How does Fast ForWord work?Fast ForWord utilises the patented FAST Power Learning principle:
Frequency and intensityResearch clearly demonstrates that completing a set of learning tasks in a frequent, intense timeframe accelerates learning. Fast ForWord harnesses this principle by training participants for 50 minutes a day, 5 days per week, for an 8 to 10 week period.
AdaptivityFast ForWord’s interactive exercises automatically adapt to individual skill levels and responses so that the participant is continually challenged yet able to succeed.
Simultaneous developmentFast ForWord exercises develop major cognitive and reading skills simultaneously to ensure long lasting improvements in learning.
Timely motivationThroughout the Fast ForWord programmes there are tiered and immediate rewards designed to maximise motivation, including points scores and a variety of fun animations.
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