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ACCELERATED READER Accelerated Reader
(AR) is a computerized learning enrichment program that assesses the quantity
and quality of independent reading and allows each student to progress at
her/his own pace and level of reading ability. It provides teachers and children with a fun
and exciting way to encourage and monitor reading at home and in the
classroom. The program is for
all students in grades 2-8. The books
in the school library are organized and color-coded by reading levels. Students can select from a wide variety of
AR books at their independent reading level.
The level is determined by a computerized test called the STAR Reading
Test. When students have finished
reading a book either in class or at home, they can take an independent
Reading Practice Quiz on the computer in the classroom or computer lab to
assess reading comprehension. Both the
student and teacher get immediate, individualized constructive feedback,
which encourages ongoing reading. The
students earn a certain number of points, depending on how many of the test
questions they answer correctly and the difficulty of the book. The program tracks their progress over the
course of the school year and generates reports for students and teachers. AR is administered
according to the guidelines of Reading Renaissance with the following district
guidelines: ·
No individual incentives will be given for AR. ·
No grades will be given for AR. ·
Teachers will set individual goals based on
the number of weeks in the period and the student’s individual reading
level. ·
Once a student has reached his/her AR goal he
will be allowed to read any book on any level without testing. ·
*Students reading at least one level above
their grade level can participate in an alternate program at the discretion
of the teacher. * At the discretion
of the teacher, students reading above grade level do not need to participate
in the AR program. These students will self-select books for their Monitored
Independent Reading Program. If the
student is reading, as evidenced by status of the class, no further action
will be required. However, if it is
found the student is not reading, he/she will be placed back in the AR
program, so the student can be held accountable and continue experiencing
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