Using Rally
How does Rally help me learn?
When a student reads aloud to Rally, the Kindle-like interface underlines each word to be read. The underline advances in real time, from one word to the next, until a student skips a word or makes a…
What happens when my student skips a words or reads a word incorrectly?
When a student skips a word or makes an error, Rally indicates the skipped or misread word. Students can opt to read the word again, or have Rally read the error word to them. Then Rally resumes unde…
How does Rally help my student learn?
When your student reads aloud to Rally, the Kindle-like interface underlines each word to be read. The underline advances in real time, from one word to the next, until your student skips a word or m…
What happens if my student doesn’t like the book they selected?
No problem. Reading is way more fun when you are excited about your book. Just contact us at help@RallyReader.com within seven days of purchase. We will happily exchange your book so that you can sel…
Can my kids share a Rally account?
No- here’s why. The trouble with sharing an account is that reading stats get jumbled. One of the great things about Rally is that it tracks individual student stats (minutes read, words read, words/…
Can schools use Rally?
Rally ❤️ teachers! We know how hard you work, and we are here to help. For the first time, the independent reading you assign is supported and measurable. As an educator, you get a customized dashboa…
Can I use Rally to read to my child or student?
Sure! Just turn off the “record” feature and your child’s reading stats will be protected.
How does Rally help my child learn?
When your student reads aloud to Rally, the Kindle-like interface underlines each word to be read. The underline advances in real time, from one word to the next, until your student skips a word or m…
Does Rally help my student find books at their “just right” level?
Yes! We help students find “just right” books. A “just right book” is engaging and has just the right amount of challenge.
What stats does Rally measure?
Daily Goal shows the number of minutes you want to read each day, and how close you are to your finish line. A streak is the number of days in a row you have reached your daily goal on Rally. Your da…
What is a Daily Goal on Rally?
Daily Goal shows the number of minutes you want to read each day, and how close you are to your finish line. You can update your daily goal within the Rally Reader app by selecting: Dashboard > Daily…
How does Rally measure Accuracy?
Accuracy is the percentage of words you correctly read, on your first, second or third try. Don’t give up! Accuracy matters. Reading accurately will help you today, and will prepare you for your futu…
How does Rally measure Persistence?
Persistence is the percentage of time you re-read a word that you initially got wrong. We love that!
What information is shared in the Dashboard?
The Dashboard shows helpful reading statistics about: time spent reading, accuracy, words per minute, words read, and persistence. It shows your reading streak days and specific information from each…
How does Rally measure Words per Minute?
Words per Minute is the average number of words you are accurately reading per minute.
What badges can I collect?
When you read to Rally, you can collect a variety of badges celebrating your successes and milestones. This keeps your experience interesting and inspiring! Here's a look at some of the badges you ca…
What is a Streak on Rally?
A streak is the number of days in a row you have reached your daily goal on Rally. Your daily goal is selected when you set your preferences within the app. You can update your daily goal within the…
How does Rally work?
When a student reads aloud to Rally, the Kindle-like interface underlines each word to be read. The underline advances in real time, from one word to the next, until a student skips a word or makes a…
