Our students begin by taking a S.T.A.R. test. This is the point between unchallenging and frustratingly difficult text, the point at which maximum growth occurs. Next, students choose a book according to their Z.P.D. level. Students then read their books at their own pace. They keep a daily log of pages read.
Teachers monitor the students' progress by initialing and commenting in the students' log.
The program tells the student how many questions he or she answered correctly. It shows the answers for the questions missed and awards reading points. Those points are based on the book's point value and the number of correct answers. If the student passes the test, the teacher can rest assured that the student really has read and understood the book. One of our key motivators is our point reward system.