What is the Accelerated Reader (AR) program?
Accelerated Reader is a computer program that allows students to take quizzes on books they have read. Students receive instant feedback in the form of a percentage correct score. Why should my child participate? Studies show that the best way to increase reading ability, fluency, and comprehension is by practicing the act of reading itself. Improvement is most noticeable when practice is within the child’s reading level zone. What is my child’s “zone”? This refers to the ideal reading level range within which your child should select books. It provides just the right balance of challenge and ease of reading independence. How is my child’s reading level determined? Your child will take the Standard Test of Achievement in Reading (“STAR” test), which determines a grade level equivalent. For example, a level of 2.6 means your child is reading at the level of an average student in the sixth month of second grade. What is the point system? Points are assigned to each AR book based on its l
