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Getting the most out of A.R. and STAR in Your Classroom
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Getting the Most Out of A.R. and STAR in Your ClassroomMegan Stanford
LIS 557, The University of Southern Mississippi
Making Accelerated Reader A Success in Your Classroom
Set A.R. goals based on STAR reports Set aside time for daily reading practice
o Read too Read witho Read independently
Monitor students’ use Check students’ reading logs frequently Make sure that students are reading books that are on
their reading levels (ZPD) Inform students often of their progress
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Screenshot of an A.R. Quiz
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STAR Reading and STAR Early Literacy
STAR Assesses student’s overall
reading ability (determines reading level, i.e. 3.4)
Administered several times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Reinforce to students the importance of this assessment
Monitor students while taking assessment
Share assessment results with students and parents in a timely manor
STAR Early Literacy Given to students in pre-
kindergarten through third grade
Administered in the fall, winter, and spring
Assesses what students know about letters, letter sounds, numbers, shapes, and words
Adjusts the level of difficulty of items for each student
Use reports to tailor instruction to students’ individual needs
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Screenshot of STAR Reading
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Screenshot of STAR Early Literacy
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Testing Schedule for STAR Reading and STAR Early Literacy
Benchmark 1 (Fall) September 1-15
Benchmark 2 (Winter) January 3-15
Benchmark 3 (Spring) April 1-15
TST students can test as often as once a week
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Important Things to Remember for A.R.
Set goals for each nine weeks based on STAR results
Encourage students to read a variety of books from fiction and nonfiction genres
Set aside time for daily reading practice and for taking A.R. quizzes
Motivate students through rewards but make it about more than earning a prize
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Sample STAR Early Literacy Report
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In Conclusion
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