Title

Title

Happi Words

Version

2.2

Publisher or Producer

Happi Papi

Target Audience

4+

Emphasizes ages 6-9

Types of Software with your Justification

Happi Words App falls largely into the drill and practice category. The focus of drill and practice is upon information that has already been learned but provides the student additional practice and review. This app is appropriate for 1st and 2nd grade since students are learning vocabulary and spelling. The goal of Happi Words is to figure out the missing word. Pictures along with scrambled letters are shown to help decipher the missing word. The students are learning the information at school and this app provides a fun game for students to practice what they have learned and also pushes them to associate pictures and words and use problem solving skills.

Curriculum

A standard or curriculum requirement at this grade level is to know and apply phonics at their grade-level and word analysis skills in decoding. When creating the daily lesson plan this would be a great option to reward students with some Ipad time continuing upon the spelling or vocab lesson from the day. Furthermore, this would be a great app to inform parents about for extra practice at home.

Cost

$2.99

Description of the Software

When you open the app you are greeted with a start screen able to create your own profile. Happi Word shows three pictures and scrambled letters to help discover the missing word. If you spell the unknown word you are rewarded with stars that can be used to buy funny cards. Help is offered but you want to limit using it so to keep your stars and buy more cards. A goal is to reach for the hard cards at the top of the deck. This encourages students to thoroughly think through the process before immediately reaching for a hint.

Impression of the Software

We like this app and can see using it in my classroom. The pictures are vivid and colorful. Some of the words appear standard while others push boundaries. I like that there is a reward system but also a repercussion if they use their hint. The cards are fun too.

Pass APPS

My partner and I agree this app passes the test. The software is conveniently priced, with attractive visuals. The app is education and can be used to fit a curriculum need or outside the classroom. The program did not crash and ran smoothly.

Title: Happi Words

Evaluators: Lindsay Lewis and Megan Scott

Questions

Yes

No

Comments/ Notes

Have you played enough to know every aspect?

Did you try things that were wrong and/or unexpected

X

We have been able to play and enjoy this game that appears very basic but useful for students working on vocabulary. I did not experience anything unexpected.

Did the software crash?

X

The software did not crash.

Was the content appropriate? Did it meet the user’s needs?

X

Were the screens appealing?

Color, items on the screen, sounds ……

X

The app has soft background colors with vivid pictures. Good size of the object pictures.

The google eyes in the lower right hand corner are fun.

Is it easy to navigate?

X

Is it easy to learn?

X

Does the user need Supervision to use?

X

This app is easy to navigate and learn that supervision is not necessary. The games are focused on phonics and vocabulary. Users shouldn’t run into anything inappropriate or difficult

If the App required a response, was it appropriate? (right or wrong)

X

Were there bells and whistles?

If so, do they enhance instead of detract?

If not, should there be?

X

Did you like using the App?

X

What was the cost?

Was there a “lite” version

If so, was it enough

X

Cost is $2.99 at a version of 2.2

Were there in-app purchases?

If so, what were the additional costs?

X

It does not appear to have any additional costs.

How does it compare to other apps that do the same?

X

Additional Comments

Title	Happi Words
Version	2.2
Publisher or Producer	Happi Papi
Target Audience	4+ Emphasizes ages 6-9
Types of Software with your Justification	Happi Words App falls largely into the drill and practice category. The focus of drill and practice is upon information that has already been learned but provides the student additional practice and review. This app is appropriate for 1st and 2nd grade since students are learning vocabulary and spelling. The goal of Happi Words is to figure out the missing word. Pictures along with scrambled letters are shown to help decipher the missing word. The students are learning the information at school and this app provides a fun game for students to practice what they have learned and also pushes them to associate pictures and words and use problem solving skills.
Curriculum	A standard or curriculum requirement at this grade level is to know and apply phonics at their grade-level and word analysis skills in decoding. When creating the daily lesson plan this would be a great option to reward students with some Ipad time continuing upon the spelling or vocab lesson from the day. Furthermore, this would be a great app to inform parents about for extra practice at home.
Cost	$2.99
Description of the Software	When you open the app you are greeted with a start screen able to create your own profile. Happi Word shows three pictures and scrambled letters to help discover the missing word. If you spell the unknown word you are rewarded with stars that can be used to buy funny cards. Help is offered but you want to limit using it so to keep your stars and buy more cards. A goal is to reach for the hard cards at the top of the deck. This encourages students to thoroughly think through the process before immediately reaching for a hint.
Impression of the Software	We like this app and can see using it in my classroom. The pictures are vivid and colorful. Some of the words appear standard while others push boundaries. I like that there is a reward system but also a repercussion if they use their hint. The cards are fun too.
Pass APPS	My partner and I agree this app passes the test. The software is conveniently priced, with attractive visuals. The app is education and can be used to fit a curriculum need or outside the classroom. The program did not crash and ran smoothly.

Questions	Yes	No	Comments/ Notes
Have you played enough to know every aspect? Did you try things that were wrong and/or unexpected	X		We have been able to play and enjoy this game that appears very basic but useful for students working on vocabulary. I did not experience anything unexpected.
Did the software crash?		X	The software did not crash.
Was the content appropriate? Did it meet the user’s needs?	X
Were the screens appealing? Color, items on the screen, sounds ……	X		The app has soft background colors with vivid pictures. Good size of the object pictures. The google eyes in the lower right hand corner are fun.
Is it easy to navigate?	X
Is it easy to learn?	X
Does the user need Supervision to use?		X	This app is easy to navigate and learn that supervision is not necessary. The games are focused on phonics and vocabulary. Users shouldn’t run into anything inappropriate or difficult
If the App required a response, was it appropriate? (right or wrong)	X
Were there bells and whistles? If so, do they enhance instead of detract? If not, should there be?	X
Did you like using the App?	X
What was the cost? Was there a “lite” version If so, was it enough		X	Cost is $2.99 at a version of 2.2
Were there in-app purchases? If so, what were the additional costs?		X	It does not appear to have any additional costs.
How does it compare to other apps that do the same?	X
Additional Comments