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Accelerated Reader (AR) |
What is AR and how does it work?
In first grade, students are introduced to Accelerated Reader around mid-year. Accelerated Reader is an individualized computer reading activity intended to increase a child's reading level while at the same time building a love for reading. It also holds children accountable for the reading they are doing. This page is intended to give parents a quick overview in order to better help their children at home.
Each student is given the STAR computerized reading test to determine their reading level/range. They will have their range written on a card at school. I will also send you a letter with your child's current reading level range. After the reading level is determined, the student may check out books from the school or classroom library and take them home to read. It is suggested that the child read the book two or three times to an adult before taking an AR test. To help prepare for the test, the student could be asked questions regarding the story's details. After this is done, and the student feels he or she is ready, they will take an AR test on the computer in our classroom.
If the test score is 80% - 100%, they can read just two more books at the same level before moving up to the next reading point level. A score of 60% is still considered "passing" but will not count towards advancing the reading level. Any score below 60% indicates that the book was either too hard for the student or that he or she did not comprehend it well enough. If a child makes two scores below a 60%, he or she will be moved down to the next lower level.
When students pass an AR test, he or she will receive points based on the reading level of their book. These points are accumulated and allow the students to move up in AR point groups. Each student will meet with their teacher to set a point goal to obtain each nine weeks. A typical first grade level book is only worth 1/2 point, however, the more difficult the book, the more points it is worth. The goal for first graders is 5 points (for most kids this will mean approximately 10 books and tests by the end of the year. Many students will far exceed this goal!
Students should remember to bring their AR books to school each day as we encourage
them to read them during the day as well. AR is not counted towards the student's reading grade in any way, but that does not diminish the importance of the program.
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AR Quizzes at RU with audio
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Accessing AR book list from home
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