TestTalker by Freedom Scientific

TestTalker

TestTalker is a software solution to help individuals be more successful with test taking, worksheet completion, and with study materials. It can also help people complete forms electronically. TestTalker provides a computerized version of a test, worksheet, or other form that can talk. TestTalker uses the same bimodal approach, simultaneously highlighting words as they are spoken aloud, that is used in WYNN, The Learning Systems Group’s flagship product.

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Additional Detail for TestTalker

TestTalker is used for both test preparation and standardized tests. To assist our users with test creation, Freedom Scientific's Learning Systems Group is pleased to introduce a partnership between Don Johnston's Start-to-Finish Books and LSG's TestTalker. Users of the popular Start-to-Finish Books will be able to download quizzes in TestTalker format, free of charge.

TestTalker maintains the integrity of the written test by not modifying the test. TestTalker is an accommodation tool that provides a bimodal presentation of the unmodified written information.

This is a picture of the original test. It contains both Multiple Choice and Fill-in questions.

This is a picture of the test after the teacher has inserted some Multiple Choice answer bubbles for the question at the top of the page, and Extended Answer blanks for the bottom question.

This is a picture of the test after the student has completed it using TestTalker: Student Edition.

TestTalker has two modules: the Teacher Edition, a test-creating module designed for teachers; and the Student Edition, a test-taking module. The Teacher Edition scans pre-printed tests and allows teachers to configure them so students can complete the tests electronically. The Student Edition reads the test aloud and allows students to answer the questions. Teachers and students can print the blank or completed tests if they wish.

TestTalker supports True/False, Multiple Choice, Fill-in, and Extended Answer tests. The product includes a PDF (Adobe Portable Document Format) converter so teachers can simply open a PDF file in TestTalker without needing to scan.

TestTalker is valuable in helping students become better prepared for test-taking. TestTalker enables students to become familiar with specific testing formats. It provides a bimodal approach, which enhances learning for many students and helps empower students to feel successful. TestTalker also better prepares students for taking tests on the computer. Considering the increasing popularity of this method of test delivery, it serves as a tool for individuals to practice completing tests by computer.

System Requirements

Computer Type: IBM-compatible Pentium computer running at least 450 MHz
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Microsoft Window NT version 4.0 (SP-6 is required), Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows ME
Video Display: A video card and monitor capable of VGA video in 800x600, high-color, 16-bit color mode or greater
Memory: 92 MB of RAM
Hard Disk: 100 MB available for program (plus additional space for document storage)
Media: TestTalker ships on CD-ROM
Speech Synthesis: For speech synthesis, you need a sound card in your computer
Optional: TWAIN-compatible scanner for scanning using TestTalker Teacher Edition.

Multi-User Licensing and Upgrades

TestTalker software upgrades and multi-user licenses are available. For more information, please call Universal Low Vision Aids at 614-224-6465 855-Go-2-ULVA.