Re: AR Program overview needed
Posted by Ima Teacher on 7/29/08
The program is an independent reading program designed to
improve reading comprehension. It is most effective for
students reading slightly below level or on level, although
all students can participate.
Because it is not designed to be THE reading program, it
does not cover all aspects of a necessary program. It is
just covering understanding what you read by yourself.
There are also vocabulary tests and literacy skills tests
available, but not for all books. They're typically for
books that are instructional in nature. I use those with
the books we read as a class.
The student goals are set based on the student's reading
level and the time given to read in class. Students can
read at home, and that is encouraged. However, the teacher
needs to do "status of the class" checks to diagnose reading
issues and keep up with that the kids are reading.
There is lots of room within the program to individualize
for each student, and there should not be "across the board"
goals for specific classes or groups of students.
The program can be used as either an incentive-based program
or a graded program. In a graded program it is important to
make sure that the grades don't influence the overall grade
more than the time being spent on reading in class.
If your daughter is having trouble with the tests, you might
want to try having her read shorter books or books of a
slightly lower reading level to see if that helps. You can
also try having her take a similar type of test first. You
can find tests on bookadventure.com that are similar in
format.
I'm a certified trainer and long-time AR user. I'd be happy
to answer any questions if you email me.
Posts on this thread, including this one
- AR Program overview needed, 7/29/08, by Confused parent.
- Re: AR Program overview needed, 7/29/08, by Ima Teacher.
- Re: AR Program overview needed, 8/06/08, by honored.
- Re: AR Program overview needed, 8/06/08, by not an independent program.
- Re: AR Program overview needed, 8/27/08, by Liza.
- Re: AR Program overview needed, 8/27/08, by Ima Teacher.
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