The Accelerated Reader is a computerized reading management program that combines great literature, testing for comprehension, record-keeping, and a recognition and reward system. It is a powerful tool to motivate students to read and develop higher-order thinking skills. Our objective is that all of our students will improve in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and academic performance.
Students select a book to read at their individual reading level from a list of great literature.
The student tests their knowledge and comprehension of the book by answering multiple-choice questions on a computer. The student earns points based on the difficulty of the book and the number of correct responses. Our next goal is to create an Accelerated Reader Store where students can redeem their points. Our guidelines for redemption will allow students to purchase items based on an exchange ratio of 1 point equaling five cents. However, our intermediate goal is to expand this program to the fourth and fifth grades also.