Pupils can still use Accelerated Reader

Did you know...  

Accelerated Reader is accessible from home to do your quizzes and your book doesn't have to come from the school library?

Use the AR system exactly as you would at school - follow the link ukhosted27.renlearn.co.uk/6699551 to quiz and bank your words (It's the orange button for quizzing).  Can can also go to arbookfind.co.uk to check if a book you have at home is on AR!

Reading is one of the best possible ways you can stay up to date with English.  STAR testing (which measures your progress) is the blue button. Watch out via email and Doddle for instructions from your class teacher. 

Mrs Gidden has now written a comprehensive guide in the form of Frequently Asked Questions which should answer everything, as a parent or pupil, you may want to know about Accelerated Reader (AR).  

We've mentioned it lots of times but what actually is it all about? 

At a glance, AR is a computer-based program that schools use to monitor reading practice and progress.  It helps teachers guide pupils to books that are on their individual reading levels.  After reading a book, pupils take short quizzes to check that they have understood it.

When pupils start on AR they take a STAR test, this determines the types of books that each individual should be reading.  Pupils are allocated a colour accordingly to their level and should chose books with a matching coloured label on its spine.

It is recommended that pupils spend between 15-20 minutes per day reading.  Doing so can improve creativity, reading age, reading speed, spelling, punctuation, grammar and vocabulary.