What is Accelerated Reader?

Accelerated Reader is a reading enhancement program that enables teachers to validate a student's reading practice.

How the program works:

Students are given a Star Reading Test, which is a diagnostic reading assessment tool. From the results of this test, teachers are provided with a reading range for each student. This enables students to choose books from the library that they will have success reading.

After a student reads a book, the student takes a computerized test. Depending on the length and level of the book, students will answer from 5 to 20 questions. At the end of each test, a report is printed. The report lets the student and teacher know immediately how the student is progressing. Students are always encouraged to share their reports with the librarian and to discuss the book with her.

Collister Accelerated Reader Color Coding

All Accelerated Reader books have an ORANGE dot, plus:

1.0------1.9 Lime Green Dot
2.0------2.9  Dark Blue Dot
3.0------3.9  Yellow Dot
4.0------4.9  Dark Green Dot
5.0------5.9  Red Dot
6.0------6.9  Light Blue Dot

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