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Accelerated Reader Chatboard

AR Book Labels

by Taylor

Aug 24, 2011

How do I print AR labels for my classroom library books from Renlearn.com? Thanks.

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Flash Fluency 10-10-10

by Christian

Aug 25, 2011

I had to share this reading game I've been using with my resource kids. It's called flash fluency 10 10 10. My kids love playing it and I can see and hear their reading changing already after a few short weeks. It's totally FREE from the link below and there are versions for K - 5th grade. I've used it with 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades (different versi...See More

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Does anyone have a response to this?

by Marie

Sep 1, 2011

This is part of an email a parent sent me who disputes the effectiveness of AR. I have used it for years in my classroom and have found it to be very successful. How would you respond to this? "...In AR, students are given mindless multiple-choice quizzes after they finish each book, and if they pass these quizzes, they are awarded points. Earn eno...See More

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Queen of AR I always point out that AR is only a small part of a complete reading program. It is ONLY for basic independent reading comprehension in most cases. When we read a book as a class, we also include literacy skills quizzes and vocabulary quizzes, which test deeper than basic comprehension. Parents often try to argue that AR is THE reading program. It...See More

Sep 10, 2011

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Okie Media Specialist My honest opinion: If schools/classrooms used the success rates (% correct of comprehension on quizzes-check a student TOPS report the for the school year section) rather than points the parent would more than likely not object to the use of the program. Students will progress better/faster (fluency/vocabulary will increase as well as their zpd mov...See MoreMy honest opinion: If schools/classrooms used the success rates (% correct of comprehension on quizzes-check a student TOPS report the for the school year section) rather than points the parent would more than likely not object to the use of the program. Students will progress better/faster (fluency/vocabulary will increase as well as their zpd moving upward) if their success rates are at 85% or higher based on selecting books within their zpd range using Star Reading Assessment. Points are just part of the total program. Points tell a teacher (and student) they are reading their 30 or 35 minutes (or however minutes) per day according the the AR calculator. Found at: [link removed]

I hope the parent was satisfied with the answer you gave them.

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On 9/01/11, Marie wrote: > This is part of an email a parent sent me who disputes the > effectiveness of AR. I have used it for years in my > classroom and have found it to be very successful. How > would you respond to this? > "...In AR, students are given mindless multiple-choice > quizzes after they finish each book, and if they pass these > quizzes, they are awarded points. Earn enough points and > they progress to higher-level books in the program.In AR, > the good news is that students read a lot of books.The bad > news? Students can only read books found on the AR list. If > a good book is not on the list, students are not allowed to > read it. Students choose books for high point value, rather > than for their level ofinterest. The reward system sends > the message that the reason students should read is not to > enjoy reading but to earn points. > Students are taught to read for the wrong reasons. > Chenowith (2001) found that although students did a > significant amount of reading in the program, their reading > dropped lower than nonparticipants within one month of > exiting AR.Without the points, their motivation > significantly decreased. Pavonetti, Brimmer, and > Cipielewski (2002/2003) found that once students left AR > they read on average ten hours a week less than > nonparticipants. The program had short-term success but > actually set young readers back in the long run." > > > >

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rewards and accelerated reader

by Christine

Oct 17, 2011

Do most schools reward children for points and reading scores? My child's school will reward the children who reach their goals and have an average of 85% on all quizzes. When it was first implemented my daughter's goal was 16 (she was in the 3rd grade). Anyway, she earned 32 points and her average was 84.8 so she was not rewarded. She was however ...See More

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Accelerated Reader figured into reading grade

by Rachelle

Oct 20, 2011

My son is in 6th grade and his school uses the AR program. They base point goals off the Star reading test. My son did very well on the test and his goal for the first quarter (8 weeks) was 30 points. And although my son is a good reader, it is not his favorite thing to do. Unfortunately, he did not achieve the 30 point goal. AR counts as 20% of th...See More

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Search For It If you look back through the posts, you will find lots of discussions about grading and AR. The company does have guidelines for graded programs. Looks for posts by Deb and Ima. They shared a lot of good information about the program. One of them is a trainer for the program, but I'm not sure which it was.

Oct 27, 2011

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Finally. . .Books by Grade Level, K-12

by Mariah

Nov 4, 2011

Her's a great link. Grade levels are based on Accelerated Reader.

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Karen On 11/06/11, Interesting, but . . . wrote: > Interesting, but I would be wary of it. One book is listed as > 4th grade. However, it deals with a 13 year old character. > There are subject like mother dying in a car accident, a > miscarriage, a mother who gave up a baby, and a grandparent > who dies while on vacation. > > It not...See More

Mar 22, 2012

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Queen of AR It might interest the kids, but the parents here would have a fit.

On 3/22/12, Karen wrote: > On 11/06/11, Interesting, but . . . wrote: >> Interesting, but I would be wary of it. One book is listed as >> 4th grade. However, it deals with a 13 year old character. >> There are subject like mother dying in a car acciden...See More

Mar 25, 2012

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AR deductions

by JAN SANDERS

Dec 4, 2011

If a teacher requires students to read a book worth 5 pointsas a class and then take an AR quiz to use as their grade, would it be appropriate for her to also then deduct 3 of those points because the book was read aloud?

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Marie I concur! It is definitely not appropriate to deduct points when the book is read aloud to the class. On 12/05/11, Queen of AR wrote: > No, that is not appropriate. AR books may be read to a > student, with a student, or independently by the student. > There is not difference in the grade the student can receive. > The only difference i...See More

Dec 6, 2011

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Jo On 12/06/11, Marie wrote: > I concur! It is definitely not appropriate to deduct points when > the book is read aloud to the class. > On 12/05/11, Queen of AR wrote: >> No, that is not appropriate. AR books may be read to a >> student, with a student, or independently by the student. >> There is not difference in the grad...See More

Dec 6, 2011

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Newbery Award Winners List

by Mollie

Dec 16, 2011

Newbery Award Winners List

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Newbery Award Winners by Grade Appropriateness

by Bill

Jan 2, 2012

Here's another Newbery site that gives the appropriate grade level for each book.

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Research project on Accelerated Reader

by College Student

Feb 18, 2012

Hi, I'm doing a research project in my ENC 1102 class about Accelerated Reader. I thought it would be perfect to ask my question on this chat group since you are all teachers. Basically my question is, do you think Accelerated Reader actually motivates students to read more?

Thank you!

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