What is the Accelerated Reader Program?

The Accelerated Reader Program is a computerized reading enrichment program that combines literature with computer skills. Students will read a book and then take a computer quiz that is given in a multiple choice format. As an individualized reading program, it is designed to motivate students to read more and develop comprehension skills.

How does a student get started?

A students target book level is usually determined by grade level. For example, a student in 3rd grade would have a typical book range between 3.0 – 3.9. However, students read at different levels and are encouraged to pick up any book for the love of reading.

What grades take AR quizzes?

Students in grades 3rd through 8th are enrolled to take AR quizzes. It is important that a student can independently read the book and operate the AR computer program to answer a series of multiple choice questions.

How does a student select an AR book?

The goal is to motivate students to read more and to enrich their reading experiences. Along with the book level is a point value. The point value is usually determined by the length of the book, while the book level is associated with the vocabulary. There are books that are 4.0 reading level worth 1 point and some that are the same reading level worth 9 points. It is a combination that the Renaissance Learning organization establishes.

How many questions are on an AR quiz?

The number of questions will be influenced by the difficulty of the book level. Normally quizzes will have 5, 10 or 20 questions.

When can students take AR quizzes?

Students may take the AR quizzes during their weekly library class or on devices in the classroom. Middle school students can access the link on their assigned devices during school hours only to take AR quizzes.  Also, the library is closed for book checkout and AR quizzes during the week of Book Fair.

What are AR requirements?

The AR requirements are set up independently by each teacher. This year the Library will offer a fun encouraging Olympian Reader theme.  The Library Reading Program is an optional choice for students designed to promote literacy throughout the year. Students are encouraged to read daily to build stamina and discipline in multiple book genres and to earn AR Points by taking a quiz that tests students’ comprehension of literary concepts.  Students’ names will be displayed on the Library Bulletin Board. Students can move up from Medal Categories as they earn AR points throughout the Trimester.  

                          Gold Medal          Silver Medal               Bronze Medal

 3rd grade         15 points             10 points                     5 points

4th grade         20 points             15 points                    10 points

5th grade          25 points           20 points                    15 points

6th– 8th grade  35  points         30 points                     25 points

Does every book have an AR quiz?

No, not every book title has an AR quiz, but there are over a hundred thousand AR quizzes. Most popular titles have an AR Quiz. There is an AR Book Finder website that can help students/parents check for AR quiz information.