Program Description

InferCabulary is a web-based, visual vocabulary and reasoning program that has students actively infer the meaning of Tier 2 vocabulary words by utilizing Semantic Reasoning. This method of vocabulary instruction provides students with multiple images of vocabulary words in different contexts to broadly and deeply teach a growing list of vocabulary words.

Cost

$10 base price per student, per year for schools/districts, teachers, and students. Multi year discounts available.

Intended Population

• Any

Grade

• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School

Intended Group Size

• Any

ELL/DLL

• Partial

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Computer-Based Delivery

• Full

Scripted

• None

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Skill Specific

Placement Tests

• No

Accelerated Learning

• No

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Yes

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• No

Research Summary

MTSS literature search revealed two comparison group studies. Authors achieved positive effect sizes; however, more research is needed to determine the effectiveness of this intervention.

Study Citations

Kennedy, M. J., McDonald, S. D., Carlisle, L. M., VanUitert, V. J., & Kunemund, R. L. (2022). Comparing two established multimedia approaches for teaching vocabulary to students with and without disabilities.

Kennedy, M. J., Romig, J. E., Vanuitert, V. J., & Rodgers, W. J. (2019). Impact of the InferCabulary App on Vocabulary Knowledge of Fifth-Grade Students With Disabilities. Journal of Special Education Technology. doi: 10.1177/0162643419858077

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• No studies met inclusion requirements

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence

Additional Reviews

• https://www.commonsense.org/education/reviews/infercabulary