An overview of our Accelerated Reading Program

What is AR (Accelerated Reader)?
Accelerated Reader is a computer based supplemental reading program to help students improve their reading skills while encouraging them to become lifelong readers.

How does AR work?
Using a diagnostic reading assessment tool, such as the STAR program, students are given a reading range (or ZPD) which enables students to practice, grow and challenge their reading abilities. The range may span over several numbers. Students reading at the bottom of their range are allowing themselves to practice their reading skills. As the student moves gradually up the range to the top the student will be challenged to grow in their proficiency. It is recommended that students begin reading in the midpoint of their range and either move up or down to continue to succeed with the AR program.

After a student reads a selected book within their range, the student may take a computerized comprehension test over that book. Questions vary from 5 to 20 in number and move chronologically through the book. At the end of the test, students are given a report giving them the results of their success. For students to be working to the best of their abilities, scores should be reaching between 85 - 92% accuracy.

What is an AR point goal?
The classroom teacher sets the goals based on several factors. Factors include, grade, reading range, student's potential and past reading record. Goal points equivocate to time spent practicing the skill of reading. The longer the book, the more time the student spends reading and comprehending and thus that book is worth more points.

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