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School wants to dump AR. I have seen my students gain so much over the last 10 years that I don't want it booted. What reports do I present to my administration (namely the super who is greatly opposed to AR) to show proof of growth, goal setting.....? What research can I pull that supports AR in the middle school grades?

If you can help I'd appreciate it greatly!!!!

Deb ms/IA
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Ima Teacher We are starting RTI in sixth grade next year, and it will work its way up to the 7th and 8th grades in following years. They're already using it with elementary.

I'll have to mention that.

On 6/09/09, Tom wrote: > On 6/05/09, Ima Teacher wrote: >> We're probably giving up STAR next year. I do like >> it, especiall...See More
Jun 9, 2009
Deb ms/IA Ok my husband just came in and asked if I can purchase the AR for my own classroom use? First I can't believe my husband said to spend our money on school stuff, second I had not thought of this option. Would the company go for such an arrangement (I have a phone number to call and a name to contact)? Can I afford the online version? What do you th...See More
Jun 17, 2009
Tom I don't think you can purchase it directly, but you may be able to buy it thru the school. As in use your Credit Card but the software goes to the school district. I guess you'd have to call Renaissance to find out. My guess is that it could be really expensive. Schools are able to cost it out due to the initial purchase and then yearly renewals pe...See More
Jun 17, 2009
CCC How about buying a notebook and conferencing with your students about the books they're reading? Not expensive and more effective.

On 6/17/09, Deb ms/IA wrote: > Ok my husband just came in and asked if I can purchase > the AR for my own > classroom use? First I can't believe my husband said to > spend our money on school stuff...See More
Jun 18, 2009
Mary Anne Deb, Our school system is also looking a dropping AR and AM this year because of the cost to the system to subscribe each of the schools. I think our school is going to continue the subscription no matter what the system does because we feel it does help our students.

On 5/26/09, Deb ms/IA wrote: > School wants to dump AR. I have seen ...See More
Jun 19, 2009


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