Accelerated Reader
Accelerated Reader
Students will be assessed four times a year using the STAR component of AR to find their ZPD (Zone of Proximal Development). The children enjoy their "AR" time because they are reading books that are at their level. They select books that are within their ZPD. After reading their AR book, the students take a reading quiz and sometimes a vocabulary quiz for that book. Goals have been set for each child. The goal is to achieve 100% of their own personal goal. We celebrate every time the children reach 25%, 50%. 75%, and 100% of their goal. Children also have a certification level, and they are all striving to reach the next level. By knowing what level they're at, the children are more apt to challenge themselves. The requirements to reach the next level are listed below:
Reader Certification Levels
Ready Reader...
Accumulate 5 points through any combination of Read To and Read With.
Independent Reader...
Read independently and pass Reading Practice Quizzes for:
* 3 books
* 1.2 book level or higher
Accumulate 10 points (includes points for the 3 books at 1.2+ book level; other points may be for Read To and Read With)
Rising Reader...
Read independently and pass Reading Practice Quizzes for:
* 3 books
* 1.6 book level or higher
Accumulate 10 points in independent reading (includes points for the 3 books at 1.6+ book level.
Super Reader...
Read independently and pass Reading Practice Quizzes for:
* 3 books
* 2.0 book level or higher
* worth 1 point or more each
Advanced Reader...
Read independently and pass Reading Practice Quizzes for:
* 3 books
* 3.0 book level or higher
* worth 2 points or more each
Star Reader...
Read independently and pass Reading Practice Quizzes for:
* 3 books
* 4.0 book level or higher
* worth 4 points or more each
Classic Eagle Reader...
Read independently and pass Reading Practice Quizzes for:
* 3 books
* 6.0 level or higher
* worth 7 points or more each
Honors Reader...
Read, pass Reading Practice Quizzes, and accumulate 100 points for books from a list of challenging, teacher-selected literature.
