Amira
Amira
Program Description
Amira is an AI-driven reading assistant designed to support students in grades K-5. The program uses a combination of digital assessments, individualized tutoring, and progress monitoring to enhance reading skills. Amira listens to students read aloud, analyzes their oral reading fluency performance in real-time, and provides instant feedback and instructional guidance. The program also includes professional development and training for educators.
Student population
Amira has been examined in grades 1-4. Participants were from a suburban and affluent school district, with 90% of the student body white, 8% black, fewer than 1% Hispanic, and only 10% eligible for free or reduced lunch; 178 students (92%) completed the study. Of these 178 students, 55 were identified by the teacher as special needs students.
Current evidence
Amira has been rated as Promising by Evidence for ESSA for students in grades K-5 (https://www.evidenceforessa.org/program/amira/). The program has shown positive effects on reading achievement. Students who used Amira performed significantly higher on the Total Reading Composite scores from the Woodcock Reading Mastery Test compared to the control group (ES = +0.64).
For more information
https://www.evidenceforessa.org/program/amira/
Mostow, J., Nelson-Taylor, J., & Beck, J. E. (2013). Computer-guided oral reading versus independent practice: Comparison of sustained silent reading to an automated reading tutor that listens. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 49(2), 249–276.
