What is AR?
Accelerated Reader is a reading software program for students to utilize to increase the volume, quality and enjoyment of their reading. Alarming statistics point out that students in the elementary age range are spending less and less time reading independently. The Accelerated Reader program challenges all readers – from the novice to the most advanced bookworms – to read more quality literature at their own level. Our library circulation is skyrocketing since the introduction of Accelerated Reader and we know that our children’s literacy and learning power will multiply as a result. The program is not a replacement for direct instruction in reading. Instead, the program is a supplement designed to increase students’ practice in daily reading. HERMON HUTCHENS is proud to be an “ACCELERATED READER SCHOOL”. How Accelerated Reader Works Testing for Reading Level: Students initial experience with the program is to take a “STAR Test”. This test can be given once a quarter and is designed
