1.+Accelerated+Reader+overview

This information will help you with the use of the Accelerated Reader (AR) program and the various reports and data that can be used. We will begin with providing the guidelines for the AR program at CGES.

** ACCELERATED READER ** ** Guidelines **

** 1. What is Accelerated Reader? ** The Accelerated Reader (AR) incentive program provides reliable feedback on comprehension of books that students have read and is designed to motivate students to read. Classroom computers are used to take comprehensive tests on books the students have read. The computer scores each test and keeps track of points earned and percentage of questions answered correctly. Each grade level has a yearly goal for the number of points students should earn and the points earned by students and the accuracy percentage are used to reward them for meeting their goals.

**2.** **Which grades use Accelerated Reader?** K-5

** 3. Who manages the Accelerated Reader program? ** The Curriculum Committee, made up of teachers from various levels as well as the media specialist, makes recommendations to the Leadership Team Committee which is then responsible for approving all additions or changes made to the AR program for CGES. ** 4. May students use books of their own or books from other libraries to read for this program? ** Yes, they can. They do need to make sure that there is an AR test available for the title(s) selected.

** 5. How are books identified as Accelerated Reader in our Media Center? ** All Accelerated Reader books in our Media Center are labeled with a colored dot on the spine indicating the reading level range. Point value, reading level, and quiz numbers are provided on the inside cover of each book.

** 6. When do students take Accelerated quizes? ** AR quizzes may only be taken during school hours in their classrooms, library or computer lab under the supervision of their classroom teacher or assistant**. Parents may not help their children take tests.**

** 7. How does the reward system with AR work? ** Each grade level has to reach a certain number of points for the year. The following is a list of the points that have been established for each grade level:

K 15 1 30 2 50  3 70  4 85  5 100

At some point during the last semester, an AR trip is normally scheduled to reward students that have reached their points for their grade level and have maintained an accuracy average of at least 80%. Depending on the timing of the trip, points needed to participate in the AR trip may be prorated if the AR trip is planned early in the second semester. Other awards or incentives may be used to help motivate students throughout the year.