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What is Accelerated Reader?

AR®is a reading program for first through sixth grade students that ...

Why do we need Accelerated Reader®?

• Alarming statistics point out that elementary school students are spending less and less time reading independently
• The Accelerated Reader®program challenges all readers – from the novice to the most advanced bookworms to read more quality literature at their own level

How does AR® work?

• The student takes an assessment test to determine their reading level
• This “STAR” test is generally given once a quarter and is designed to identify a student’s range of independent reading.
• The student is given an independent reading level rating (ZPD) based on their STAR test results.
• Student reads a book in their reading level chosen from a list of over 110,000 books with AR quizzes available.
• The target is to find material that is not too easy or too frustrating
• Students have access to over 110,000 quizzes
• After reading the book, the student takes a quiz on the book using a classroom computer
• Each quiz is 5 - 20 multiple choice questions
• Student goal is to score 80% or higher on each quiz

How is Accelerated Reader® used in the classroom?

• Teachers set AR® reading goals, depending upon grade level, per week, month or trimester
• Each book has a point value depending on reading level and difficulty
• Students must acquire a minimum number of book points or titles read per week, month or trimester

What results can be expected from AR®?

• Student receives immediate feedback
• Teacher and student review the results
• Based on results, teacher makes recommendations
• Teachers receive detailed reports on students’ progress       

How does the Library support Accelerated Reader®?

• Library maintains list of all books in the library with AR quizzes available through ARBookfind.com.  Teachers, students and parents may access this list using ARBookfind.com website. 

How can parents help?

• Encourage your child to read
• Make time at home for reading
• Shut down distractions
• Ask your child about his or her book
• Donate a needed book to our library or your child’s classroom.

ACCELERATED READER®

Helping students help themselves to become better readers