What is Accelerated Reader? AR is a computer program that helps
teachers and librarians manage and monitor childrens independent
reading practice. Your child picks a book at his own level and
reads it at his or her own pace. Students choose their own books to
read. This makes reading a much more enjoyable experience as they
can choose books that are interesting to them.
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How does Accelerated Reader work? After finishing the selected
book, students take a short computerized quiz. (Passing the quiz is
an indication that your child understood what was read.) Students
earn points when they pass quizzes and passing quizzes can indicate
to teachers and librarians what reading level students should be
on. If a student does not do well on the quiz, the teacher or
librarian can assist the student by: Helping the student choose
another book that is more appropriate. Asking more probing
questions as the student reads and before the student takes a quiz.
Pairing the student with another student, or even have the book
read to the student.
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How are students goals set? Students reading level Time spent
reading Time frame of goal ______________________ GOAL
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How are points assigned to books? Every book that has an AR
Reading Practice Quiz is given a point value. AR points are
computed based on the difficulty of the book (ATOS readability
level) and the length of the book (number of words).
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How many points is this book worth? Students can use their
search box on their account OR Students, Teachers, or Parents can
visit the website www.arbookfind.com to check AR point value or
reading level for books. www.arbookfind.com Searches can be
conducted by title, partial title, or author.
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What if there isnt a quiz for this book? New quizzes are added
weekly. Renaissance Place accepts requests for new quizzes.
Teachers and Librarians can make tests for books. These homemade
tests will be replaced by the real test when Renaissance Place
makes a test for the book.
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How are points earned? When a student tests on a book, they
receive points based on the percentage of questions correct. For
example, 100% correct will earn full points, but 60% - 99% will
only earn partial points. If a student scores below 60% it is
considered a failing test and the student does not receive any
points.
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Can a student pass a test without reading the book? While
possible, it is highly unlikely. If a student fails a test it is
for one of two reasonseither a) the student did not read the book
or b) the student did not comprehend the book. The latter of which
should be evaluated by the students reading teacher. In the case of
movies based off books, the questions are designed so students
cannot pass by only watching the movie. Once a test is failed, it
cannot be attempted in the future when the book is actually read or
re-read.
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Is Accelerated Reader Common Core aligned?
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.10 By the end of the year, read and
comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the
grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as
needed at the high end of the range. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.10
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.10 By the end of the year, read and
comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 6-8 text complexity
band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of
the range. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.10
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Studies show that students who are encouraged to read books of
interest to them and within their target range become more engaged
in reading and graduate to more increasingly complex text as the
Common Core requires. Is Accelerated Reader Common Core
aligned?
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Parental Involvement? Accelerated Reader allows parents to
monitor a students progress towards reading goals. Accelerated
Reader allows parents to conduct book searches. Accelerated Reader
allows parents to review results, view the number of books read,
words read, and quizzes passed. Accelerated Reader open house
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Is Accelerated Reader proving effective? First Year of
Accelerated Reader at NJHS SRI scores TLI Scores Benchmark (TBA)
There are over 168 research studies that support the overall
effectiveness of AR.
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Technical Support? Automatic software updates and upgrades.
Provides live chat support to answer questions and provide
immediate assistance Hosts Webinars to train faculty (professional
development)
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Questions or Comments? Accelerated Reader? Implementation?
Structure? Books? Testing? Other?
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How can I motivate my students to do well with Accelerated
Reader? FOOD! Tokens In-class competitions Compete against the
teacher Hall of Fame Top Achiever Recognition PopStar Coupon