Accelerated Accelerated Reader ProgramReader Program

Presented by Douglas County SchoolsPresented by Douglas County SchoolsAdapted by Linda J. Tiller Adapted by Linda J. Tiller

ASES Media Specialist ASES Media Specialist

What is What is Accelerated Accelerated

Reading (AR)?Reading (AR)?

a computer-based program that allows

students to take quizzes on a variety

of books.

AR is…AR is…

AR also keeps track AR also keeps track of:of:1.The books

students are reading

2.The average level of books being read by each child

3.The average percent scored by each child

In a In a Nutshell…Nutshell…Students…

Read a book Independently

Are read a book aloudRead a book with others

And Then… Take a quiz on that book

How does AR How does AR help with my help with my

child’s reading child’s reading achievement?achievement?

It gives a child a chance to practice reading books on his/her reading level

It also quizzes him/ her on comprehension

How is my How is my child’s child’s

reading level reading level determined?determined?

STAR Reading TestA computer-based test/tool used to determine a child’s reading ability (i.e. a book level that will be a comfortable beginning for a student)

DibelsTeacher’s Observation

What are AR What are AR points and points and

how can my how can my child earn child earn

them?them?

AR Points are awarded once a quiz has been completed successfully (80% or higher score).

AR points are tracked by the computer for each student.

PointsPoints

PointsPointsThe number of points earned depends on the books being read.

The more difficult the book, the more points can be earned.

Points range from .5 to approx. 50.

Reading Level 5.7

6.0 Points (189)

Reading Level 4.4

3.0 Points (118p)

Reading Level 6.8

32.0 Points (118p)

Reading Level 1.9

.5 Points (24p)

Reading Level 4.6

1.0 Points (102p)

Reading Level 6.2

.5 Points (47p)

Where can Where can I find AR I find AR Books?Books?

Our Media CenterLocal Public Libraries

You can find our AR list on our school’s website by choosing the “Library” link and then clicking on “AR Quiz Lists.”

What are my What are my child’s AR child’s AR

goals ?goals ?

NEW end of the year point goal:

K – 18 points1 – 30 points2 – 49 points3 – 70 points4 – 90 points 5 – 105 points

End of the year score goal. An average of 80% or higher for each student.

QuestionsQuestionsCan AR quizzes be taken at home? No. Our AR program is server-based and not online based at this time. Quizzes can be taken in class, the Media Center, or any classroom in the building.

Is every book an AR book? No. Almost every book can become an AR book if we purchase the test for it.

AR CODE OF AR CODE OF CONDUCTCONDUCT

1. Students may only take tests on books they have read, they have read with someone, or someone read to them.

2. Students may not take a test on a book which has been made into a movie unless they have read the book.

3. Students may not take tests for other students.

AR CODE OF CONDUCT AR CODE OF CONDUCT (Continued)(Continued)

4. students may not discuss AR questions or answers with other students.

5. Students may not take more than 2 quizzes per school day.

6. Students must not reveal their password to anyone other than a parent or teacher.