The Arrow programme recognises the strong need for all reading and spelling work to be set within the student's ability level. Differentiation is therefore a corner stone of the system together with the importance of the working short-term memory. Precision spellings are set within word families, frequently used words and similar sounding words having a dissimilar letter pattern. The Arrow tutor quickly establishes a starting level with a student on the programme. The tutor next helps the student make as near a perfect recording of the self-voice as possible whilst ensuring that the student remains on task.
Students can work on our own or within groups.
A special audiocassette recorder is used to make recordings of the student's voice. An ordinary cassette player can be used when the student is listening to the tape. Arrow Centres Arrow help is available for students through mainstream education. Where students cannot access these facilities Arrow provision also operates within specialist Arrow Centres. These Centres can be at schools or colleges already using Arrow but offer help to students from outside their own particular school or college.