Select a book. Students make their own choice from more than 850 outstanding and popular titles on the Accelerated Reader book lists. The titles range in reading level from first grade through high school. These widely acclaimed books are already in the collections of most school and public libraries. Read the book.
Students then read their books at their own pace.
Teachers may elect to set aside time during scheduled class periods or assign independent reading time. As students grow more involved with good literature, they eagerly discuss books and recommend them to their friends. Take the test. With the test completed, the computer instantly reveals how many questions he or she answered correctly, and awards reading points based on the book's length, reading level, and number of correct answers. If the student passes the test, the teacher can rest assured he or she really has read the book.