Accelerated Reader

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Accelerated Reader

• Frequently Asked Questions

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What is Accelerated Reader?

• Accelerated Reader is designed to be part of a
  comprehensive reading program. It does not
  replace basal-reader series or other
  instructional materials rather, it supports and
  enhances them. (www.renlearn.com)

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What is the purpose?

• Encourages students to practice reading in order
  to become better readers.
• Allows teachers to monitor student practice and
  make adjustments as needed.

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How does it work?

• Students take the STAR test to determine reading
  level and point goal
• Then they choose books within the reading range,
  read them, fill out the reading log, and then
  take a quiz on the computer.
• Students read 20 minutes during social studies
  each day and should read 25 minutes at home each
  night.

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Why do we need it?

• Some students need the motivation of having a
  goal to meet to get them to read.
• Other students might be motivated but struggle
  with comprehension or finding books that are best
  suited for them.
• AR can be incentive those who need a little push
  and the diagnostic tool that helps those who are
  struggling to get what they need.

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What are the key components?

• STAR test
• -students read passages on the computer and
  select the word that completes the sentences.
• -used for diagnostic purposes only
• -helps to determine a starting point for
  choosing books

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• Grade Equivalent (GE)
• -this is the score based solely on the STAR test
• -not an exact measure of grade level

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• Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
• -the range of book levels students should be
• selecting
• -the higher the GE, the wider the range of
• ZPD
• -choosing books too low arent challenging
• enough
• -choosing books too high might be too
• frustrating

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• Point goals
• -Typically between 11 and 56 points per nine
  weeks
• -each goal is based on GE and designed to be an
  individual challenge for that student

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How can parents help?

• Make sure students are reading every night
• Ask students to provide a reading log for a
  signature
• Help students select appropriate level books
• Remind students to take quizzes as soon as they
  finish the book

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How to utilize Bogles website

• www.boglebulldogs.com
• Can search books by author, title, reading level,
  and point value
• Can print copy of reading log

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