Accelerated Reader
The AR program has been in place for many years at JRE. With this program, students are asked to read books and then take a comprehension test on the computer. Points are awarded based on the number of questions that are answered correctly. Test scores that are lower than 60% will not receive any points. Students are encouraged to select AR books that interest them and that are in their zone of success. The reading zone is based off of each child’s performance on a Rigby Reading Assessment and the STAR Reading test. Although students have a designated reading zone, there are times when I will approve books that are out of a child’s zone when I feel there is a benefit for the student.
During the first few weeks of school I will be explaining the AR program and helping each child get started. I will encourage my students to choose books that have a 1/2 point value and toward the lower end of their reading zone. This will allow the students to start out on a successful note. When students finish a book, they sign up to take a test on our classroom computers or in the computer lab. Tests vary in length, usually containing 5 or 10 questions. Students then receive either full, partial or no points depending on the number of correct answers. The first quarter goal has been set at 10 points for all students, which should be easily obtainable by readers of all levels. AR is a great program that will encourage your child to Read, Read, Read!
During the first few weeks of school I will be explaining the AR program and helping each child get started. I will encourage my students to choose books that have a 1/2 point value and toward the lower end of their reading zone. This will allow the students to start out on a successful note. When students finish a book, they sign up to take a test on our classroom computers or in the computer lab. Tests vary in length, usually containing 5 or 10 questions. Students then receive either full, partial or no points depending on the number of correct answers. The first quarter goal has been set at 10 points for all students, which should be easily obtainable by readers of all levels. AR is a great program that will encourage your child to Read, Read, Read!