Accelerated Reader AR

Accerated Reader® (AR) is a reading program for first through sixth grade students that:

• Manages student reading.
• Monitors student’s comprehension.
• Motivates students to read.
• Increases the volume, quality, and enjoyment of reading.

• 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.

• 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.
• Students read books in their reading level chosen from a list of more than 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 more than 110,000 quizzes.
• After reading the book, the student takes a quiz on the book using a classroom computer.
• Each quiz is 5 to 20 multiple choice questions.
• Student goal is to score 80% or higher on each quiz.

• 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 earn a minimum number of book points or titles read per week, month or trimester.

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

• Library page on website explains how Accelerated Reader® works
• 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.

• 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.