How Does Accelerated Reader Work?
Individual STUDENT GOALS are set based on results of the STAR test taken several times each school year. There are three goals to consider. 1. Minimum Average % Correct of 85% or higher. 2. Points Earned is based on practice reading time required (20 to 30 minutes daily) and the number of weeks in the trimester. 3. Minimum Average Book Level is not to be lower than the lowest number of the students individual reading level(ZPD). Additional prizes can be earned by achieving READER CERTIFICATION * READY READER: The student must accumulate five points on books Read To, Read With and/or Read Independently. * INDEPENDENT READER: The student must read three books with a 1.2 or higher book level and accumulate 10 points. Only books Read Independently count toward the three-book goal, however, books Read To, Read With or Read Independently for this level count toward point accumulation. * RISING READER: The student must read three books with a 1.6 or higher book level and accumulate 10 points. Only books Read Independently count toward certification. * SUPER READER: The student must read three books with a 2.0 or higher book level that are each worth at least one point. Only books Read Independently count toward certification. * ADVANCED READER: The student must read three books with a 3.0 or higher book level that are each worth at least two points. Only books Read Independently count toward certification. * STAR READER: The student must read three books with a 4.0 or higher book level that are each worth at least four points. Only books Read Independently count toward certification. * CLASSIC READER: The student must read three books with a 6.0 or higher book level that are each worth at least seven points. Only books Read Independently count toward certificationBack to Top
Individual STUDENT GOALS are set based on results of the STAR test taken several times each school year. There are three goals to consider. 1. Minimum Average % Correct of 85% or higher. 2. Points Earned is based on practice reading time required (20 to 30 minutes daily) and the number of weeks in the trimester. 3. Minimum Average Book Level is not to be lower than the lowest number of the students individual reading level(ZPD). Additional prizes can be earned by achieving READER CERTIFICATION * READY READER: The student must accumulate five points on books Read To, Read With and/or Read Independently. * INDEPENDENT READER: The student must read three books with a 1.2 or higher book level and accumulate 10 points. Only books Read Independently count toward the three-book goal, however, books Read To, Read With or Read Independently for this level count toward point accumulation. * RISING READER: The student must read three books with a 1.6 or higher book level and accumulate 10 points. Only books Read Independently count toward certification. * SUPER READER: The student must read three books with a 2.0 or higher book level that are each worth at least one point. Only books Read Independently count toward certification. * ADVANCED READER: The student must read three books with a 3.0 or higher book level that are each worth at least two points. Only books Read Independently count toward certification. * STAR READER: The student must read three books with a 4.0 or higher book level that are each worth at least four points. Only books Read Independently count toward certification. * CLASSIC READER: The student must read three books with a 6.0 or higher book level that are each worth at least seven points. Only books Read Independently count toward certification