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Chapter Books

by Joy

Apr 7, 2011

I am the librarian and am stymied with the parameters set forth by some teachers with regard to what books can be checked out. A couple of teachers insist on ‘chapter books’ which regulates the non-fiction books to obscurity since many of their size and thickness do not resemble the fatter, smaller ‘chapter’ fiction books. Can someone point...See More

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Obviously-- Obviously those teachers do not have training either. If they did, they would know that is an unacceptable practice.

Push for training for the teachers who use the program. Otherwise, it will never be used correctly.

Apr 8, 2011

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AR has helped my child.

by Christi

May 9, 2011

I'm totally thrilled with the AR reading program. My daughter went to a school that did not have the AR program. When she first learned to read she loved it. She was so thrilled to read a book to anyone. In first grade, the kids discovered how to speed read. She continued doing that in second grade. I would ask her questions about the book and she ...See More

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Star Test vs. Passing AR Tests

by 4th

May 16, 2011

I have a 4th grade student who has gotten pretty good STAR test scores this year, but can't hardly pass a test on a book he has read independently. Today he took the STAR test and scored 7.4; last quarter is was 6.1. Yet when he took a test on a 3.5 book today, he answered 5/10 questions correctly. He does have ADD. I wonder if he just can't pay at...See More

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Tied to grades?

by Jana

May 22, 2011

Is it common for schools to tie A/R to reading grade? My daughter is a 4th grader and her school ties AR to her reading grade..

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beachy On 5/24/11, Yes, it can be. wrote: > Several years ago Renaissance Learning released guidelines for > using AR as a graded program. It's covered in the training, > and it's available in the materials.

My student's AR is linked to their grade. Their best score on an AR book read independently in a given 6 weeks goes in the gradebo...See More

May 27, 2011

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Used to Come Here On 5/27/11, beachy wrote: > My student's AR is linked to their grade. Their best score on an > AR book read independently in a given 6 weeks goes in the > gradebook as a test grade; most of my students have a 100 for > this. They also receive a daily grade each week for the number > of points they earn. If the requirement is to earn ...See More

Jun 4, 2011

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AR Question re: testing at school vs home?

by LaurieA

Jun 9, 2011

I mostly post to the general board but this is an AR questions. Our school has used AR for years as an incentive program and its been very successful. But we have had kids read and test at home as well as at school. Now we have received word from Renaissance that they won't let us use the program after school hours. Is that how everyone else does t...See More

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How are you testing at home? Usually parents can check on AR progress from a home computer but students can't access tests from home. There is a standard number of school licenses issued each school/building and those do not include home computers. There is also a certain code for which computers have testing access. How are your students allowed to test at home? Unless you ar...See More

Jun 17, 2011

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wig We only test at school, manly due to PARENTS helping too much. I am the coordinator and I did not get any info about testing only during the day, unless that will come when we renew.

On 6/17/11, How are you testing at home? wrote: > Usually parents can check on AR progress from a home computer but > students can't access tests from h...See More

Jul 3, 2011

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teams

by Renee

Jun 17, 2011

Has anyone used teams. I teach 7th & 8th grade reading. I need an incentive for my students. Wondering how setting up teams work. Also, has anyone had any experience with home connect.

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reward points or reading levels

by gm

Aug 14, 2011

I have always recognized and rewarded students for the number of points achieved; I was wondering if anyone has instead recognized and rewarded the reading levels achieved (classic, advanced, etc.) rather than points, or do you do both?

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beachy On 8/14/11, gm wrote: > I have always recognized and rewarded students for the > number of points achieved; I was wondering if anyone has > instead recognized and rewarded the reading levels achieved > (classic, advanced, etc.) rather than points, or do you do > both?

My students are rewarded for points, certification levels...See More

Aug 20, 2011

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How do I get AR in my school

by Teresa

Aug 19, 2011

How do I get AR in my school?

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Shawn On 8/19/11, Teresa wrote: > How do I get AR in my school?

You can purchase it through Renaissance Place. Title One funds should pay for it.

Sep 3, 2011

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My school only uses AR.

by Want to add running records-what do you think?

Aug 21, 2011

I can see using both, but think AR is not enough.

Any thoughts?

Kaite

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Principal did not renew AR

by gph

Aug 23, 2011

I have used this program for years - now we don't have it - I'm not sure what to do now. Has anyone else been in this situation? I guess I can use Bookadventure instead, but I really prefer AR.

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Mark Pennington Why not have students read and discuss the reading with their parents, who grade the quality of instruction? This provides immediate feedback and better comprehension/vocabulary development than the multiple choice quiz after completing the whole book in AR. There is life after AR? No 12-step program needed :

Aug 23, 2011

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gph On 8/23/11, Mark Pennington wrote: > Why not have students read and discuss the reading with their > parents, who grade the quality of instruction? This provides > immediate feedback and better comprehension/vocabulary > development than the multiple choice quiz after completing the > whole book in AR. There is life after AR? No 12-s...See More

Aug 24, 2011

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