Learning RX: Cognitive skills training

Written By Madeline Goldsmith

Learning Rx offers a variety of programs and in-person classes designed to strengthen and improve cognitive skills. Learning Rx is designed to help people target and strengthen certain cognitive skills based off of a brain pretest. They offer one-on-one coaching and a variety of programs. Learning Rx was created to help people learn and perform better and faster. Learners take a brain pretest than determines their areas of cognitive weakness. They then pair clients up with brain trainers to work on mental games that increase their cognitive abilities. Many users love the support that Learning Rx provides. They have used this program to succeed in school and have seen significant benefits. Learning Rx is geared mostly towards students that struggle to keep up with standard-grade-level requirements. Learning Rx isn't suited for academically gifted students.

Grades: Ages 5-94

Cost: In-person sessions are around $90 per hour.

OTHER DETAILS

Key features

Type of Tool:

Time required: Sessions with LearningRx brain trainers last around an hour over the course of 12-34 weeks.

Special Needs: Dyslexia

Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read):

Screens

Screens:  Screens are optional

Online requirement:

Time

Parent/Caregiver Involvement: Yes, kids can use it with no help from a parent, teacher or caregiver

Prep Time:  Minimal prep time

Other characteristics

Modality: Audio, Visual, Audiovisual, Hands-on/kinesthetic

Adaptive: Yes, it includes personalization

Educational Philosophy: Not really, doesn't seem to be influenced by a particular educational philosophy

Other characteristics:   none of the above

Accountability

Assessment: Yes, there are built in assessment tools

State Standards: No

Teacher Accounts:

Read Reviews: https://www.learningrx.com/reviews/

Purchase:  https://www.learningrx.com/our-programs/

Madeline Goldsmith

Madeline Goldsmith is a rising junior at a high school in Northern California. She has worked with the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation Summer Program to co-teach students interested in STEM fields and is a tutor at her high school. Due to shelter-in-place restrictions, she has first-hand experience with the boredom students can face when stuck at home, so she is excited to provide parents with additional resources to keep their children engaged in learning.

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