Points are awarded for correct answers. Students accumulate points over a period of time, usually one month. Various items are available and are marked with point values to indicate the cost of the item. Students may decide to let their points accumulate over longer periods of time so that they can buy items that cost more points. Fairview teachers and students like the AR program.
Teachers see evidence of improved reading skills such as comprehension and vocabulary.
Students are reading more and more each day to accumulate points and while doing so, are becoming better readers.