accelerated reader 101. ar is - a computer-based program designed to increase reading comprehension...
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Accelerated Reader
101
AR is- a computer-based
program designed to increase reading comprehension through daily
monitoring using trade books
and isn’t-a basal reading
series
- the cure, end all or be all
BUT if implemented correctly will increase
reading comprehension
Implementation:1. Student
takes the STAR Test
(Standardized Test for the Assessment of
Reading)
2. The student’s IRL (Independent
Reading Level) is
determined
IRL = Independent
Reading LevelThe level at which a student can read
with little to no help
Other data from the STAR
Test: GE = Grade
EquivalentThe level at which a
student comprehends what s/he hears
ZPD = Zone of Proximal
DevelopmentThe levels of
predicted student growth
3. Student selects and reads books
on his/her IRL
4. Student takes tests at school on the
books selected
whenever ready
5. After 5 tests at the IRL have
been taken and passed,
the student is moved up 1
level
6. Steps 3-5 can be
repeated as often as the student is
ready
Things to remember:
1. Tests can be taken only at school and only once
2. Only the teacher or librarian can move the student up
3. The student receives points for passing the test based on his/her score
4. The number of points for 100% is on a sticker inside the front cover of the book
Every test has 5, 10, or 20 questions based on the length of the book and difficulty level
For 5-question test worth 1
point:
• 1 point for 100%
• .8 for 80%
• .6 for 60%
Students can take tests on books from the public library or home. The public library has their books labeled. You can check AR levels on books from home by searching “AR BookFinder”. It is best to bring the book with them to test or write down the author and title
Tests can be taken in the classroom, school library or school computer lab. Each teacher treats testing differently and may or may not allow time during the day. Students can test in the library from 8:30-9:05 and/or during their weekly library class.
AR Home ConnectGo to the CAES website and click on the Parent tab then click on the link to AR Parent Connect. Username is child’s first name-one space- last name. Password is their lunch number.
Information available on Home
Connect
Parents can also be notified via email after their child takes an AR test by going to the CAES website and clicking on the Parent tab, AR Parent Connect, login and look at the right of the top tab.
Follow the directions to set up email
notification. You will be able to see the
tested book, child’s score, and points
earned.
Motivation:
1.Moving up in level
2. Goalbusters
Goal Setting
• is personalized
for each independent
reader
Goal Setting
• is reviewed, revised and
reset every 9 weeks
Goal Setting
• is available to the student to
monitor progress
Goalbusters get1.a certificate at the end of the grading period
- (1st) to check out 2 books for the remainder of the grading period
Goalbusters get
- (2nd – 3rd grades) to check out books on any level for the remainder of the grading period
What can you do?
Encourage and
congratulate