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My school uses the AR reading program but we do not use the Star testing componet - I gather that is an additional cost. I was just wondering how much more? Teachers who are using do you find it gives valid results at the third grade and higher levels?

Presently we use F&P to find reading levels - which is kind of funny since it is not on the approved tests on our state testing list. But ATOLS (I think I have those letters correct, if not sorry, I mean the method AR uses to level books). I was wondering if I should ask our district to investigate using the Star test --- F&P testing at third and above really is a waste of time for us and gives an inflated reading level so we classroom teachers are trying to find something better to ask to replace it. Any help is welcome.
AR in nyc In my school we us F&P AND DRA results. AR is available and we are "supposed" to use it, but hardly anyone does. I do, however, and have reached "model/master" class 5 years now. This year specifically, i looked closely at correlations between DRA F&P and the AR star test. The AR star consistently pairs up...!

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Jun 22, 2013


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