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What is Accelerated Reader?
ACCELERATED
READER is an individualized program that allows each student to move
at his or her own pace and level of ability.
The
goal is to have our students read more and to select better books.
As a result, your son or daughter will become a better reader and
a better student. This
is how the program works. Your
son or daughter chooses a book from a list of carefully selected books.
Most of the books are available at the school library. Some books you may have to obtain from the public library.
Each book has been evaluated as to reading level and length.
Based on those two factors, each book is assigned a point value,
i.e. 1 point, 5 points, etc. After
reading the book, your son or daughter goes to the computer to take a
test. The test measures
comprehension of the book. Points are based on the point value of the book and the
student�s score on the test. Reading
points are the most objective way to measure a student�s reading
practice. Students must
practice reading in order to improve their reading ability. The
Accelerated Reader program keeps track of your son or daughter�s
performance and generates a report of reading practice.
I will send home a computer printout of your child�s reading
practice at least once each quarter. Note: During the 1997-98 school year, Dr. Ferguson piloted the Accelerated Reader program. Because of the success of that pilot study, Dr. Ferguson wrote a grant to purchase the program for School Street Elementary.
For more information about this topic, go to Accelerated Reader Slide Presentation Overview.
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