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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does text-to-speech help students with dyslexia? What the research says

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On average, yes, with limits. A 2018 meta-analysis of 22 studies found that text-to-speech and other read-aloud tools gave students with reading disabilities a small-to-moderate improvement in reading comprehension. The benefit varies a lot between students and studies. It is strongest when a student understands spoken language well, and it supports access to text rather than teaching a student to decode. Research on reading pens specifically is thin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Class set of C-Pen Reader 2 pens in a tray

Running a class set of reading pens

C-Pen Exam Reader 2 held over an exam booklet

Setting up Exam Mode and Exam Lock on a C-Pen

Student using a C-Pen Exam Reader 2 in an exam

Reading pens in Australian exams: a state-by-state guide

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When to apply for reading provisions in senior exams: dates by state

C-Pen Reader 2 connected to a laptop by USB

Sending scanned text from a C-Pen to a computer

Student using a C-Pen Reader 3 in a school library

Connecting a C-Pen Reader 3 to school Wi-Fi

New C-Pen Reader 2 unboxed with cable and earphones

Setting up a new C-Pen: five settings to check first

Two students reading, one using a C-Pen Reader 3

Five ways to use a reading pen with EAL/D learners

Teacher and student reading with a C-Pen Reader 2

Is a reading pen right for this student?

C-Pen Reader 2 on a book beside handwritten notes and a tablet

What a reading pen can't do, and what to use instead

Adult reader beside a student with a C-Pen Exam Reader 2 on the desk

Reading pen or human reader? What to weigh for exams

Learning support teacher reviewing student folders at a desk

Recording a reading pen adjustment for NCCD

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