NoRedInk Reviews

It is customized to the student, if they get the question wrong, it will be re-phrased and asked again. By contrast, if a student already knows the concept, it won't belabor it and cause the student to become bored and disengaged. Much of the content is free, which is great for school districts where there isn't a lot of money to spend on curriculum.

Sometimes the students take WAY TOO LONG choosing their favorite interests (characters and names of friends, etc.) which are later incorporated in the lessons (to make it fun, interactive, etc.)

I like that if a student already knows a concept, they get done with it quickly. I remember as a kid having to constantly "learn" stuff I already knew and that was NOT fun. (Please note that either my work computer is broken or we can't take screenshots, so I can't show a screenshot of me using it and when I've tried to upload a picture, it says the file is too big)

This site personalizes learning to make review fun. Students are doing to the same content and standards as on other sites, but because they can choose their interests, student motivation multiplies.

It takes a little bit of time for some students to get started initially. Because there are so many options for interests, students like to look at every single one before making a decision.

NoRedInk is great to review writing standards. I use this in conjunction with IXL, Epic, Nearpod and others to ensure that all standards are covered--reading, writing, communication, inquiry, etc.

I love reviewing content material with NoRedInk. I do not recommend it without direct instruction, but it is a great tool for reinforcement.

It is actually helpful in getting students to understand the mechanics of grammar without being boring!

The free version is pretty limited, which is hard if your school doesn’t have the budget for a premium version.

It is definitely worth it if your kids are struggling with grammar!

It makes grammar instruction fun and worthwhile. It is also data-rich!

I love that I can assign a diagnostic, then practice, and finally a quiz. Students can go at their own pace!

Some of the writing units are currently too long, but I believe No Red Ink is working on shortening those. The lessons do not always make sense to all students, so it is best to teach the concept, then do the diagnostic, practice, and quiz cycle.

Do think about teaching the lessons first, and then having students use NoRedInk to practice. Set aside some time for initial set up- it allows students to choose shows and books from which characters will be incorporated into the grammar questions (which can lead you to hilarious scenarios!) but it does take students some time to work through that.

No Red Ink allows me to address grammar in a clear, controlled manner. Students simply practice and quiz, and I can see their areas of confusion. I love that NoRedInk grades for me, and I can quickly see where my students succeed and where they need more help.

I really like that I can personalize my instruction. I teach English Language Learners so I like that after the Diagnostic Test, I can choose what lesson the student gets. My students are at different levels, so differentiation is crucial.

I don't like that when I entered the students' name, the system automatically creates a user name which includes the 1st initial and last name, but the 1st initial IS NOT CAPITALIZED. I teach this rule and now the students see that a company doesn't follow this rule. And this company is all about grammar and writing rules.

I wish NoRedInk had diagnostic tests for 7th and 8th graders. For now, this isn't a problem because my students are reading/writing on a 4th-6th grade level. However, if they make great strides later in the year I'd like to reasses them.

This program helps me differentiate and really meet the needs of my students.

Kids relate to it very well. It is super easy to use for children and they understand it. It's great for teachers because you can track each student individually and the class as whole and adapt lessons at multiple levels. I wish I had known about NoRedInk when I first started teaching.

I cant say I have experienced any problems with NoRedInk.

NoRedInk allows students a platform to practice fundamental grammar skills independently and at their own pace.

I love that it allows me to create assignments that are individualized and diferentiated! It makes it super easy for my sped/504 students to do the same assignment while including their accommodations.

Sometimes it’s a little difficult for students to navigate.

This is free and a really great resource for schools implementing tech in the classroom.

Giving students the ability to utilize technology in the classroom, without having to pay for expensive software. We are a small rural district and this helps us out.

One of the best features of NoRedInk is that it has the student select topics, TV shows, sports, artists, and actors that are interesting to them. They also have the students type their friends names. NoRedInk then generations all of the work using their selected interests and friends.

There is limited features in the free plan. I wish there were more options available to the free content users.

It is great for struggling students. It targets their interests and adjusts to their skill level.

It allows students to be assigned homework or tasks that are specific to their needs. They take a placement quiz that identifies areas of strength and areas of need. NoRedInk then creates specific lessons geared to those areas of need.

I love that I can individualize instruction for my students with this program. When a student is struggling on a particular concept, I can adjust No Red Ink to assist him/her. I can also quiz and assign practices. The free version allows you to track most progress of the student.

I called to find out how much it would cost to implement the full version of the program, and for a campus of 125, it would cost over $8000 with a required training. I dislike that the training is required for the purchase of the school package.

It's great for the free version!

We are solving grammar problems, which is incredibly important because we are discouraged from directly teaching grammar in the classroom with the implementation of common core.