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Why are kids reading so much at Bonham?
A. They’re smarter than average
B. They enjoy reading more than the average kid
C. Accelerated Reader
D. All of the above!
What is Accelerated Reader?
A computerized reading program that allows students to read books of their choice and take tests over them. Students earn points for tests they pass.
What makes it more successful than other reading programs?
Teachers are able to customize the program to the students’ individual needs. Using S.T.A.R. diagnostic software, a student’s reading level is determined. Teachers and students can then both use this information to help choose appropriate books from almost 4000 A.R. titles. Reading books in the range appropriate for the student results in increased vocabulary and comprehension. This range is called their Zone of Proximal Development.
So what’s the big deal about reading?
Studies show that increasing reading skills will increase skills in all other subject areas including math! Studies also show that it is at the middle school age that students are most likely to stop reading. By requiring students to continue to read but allowing them the freedom to choose their own books, we hope our students will enjoy reading more and choose to continue reading for life.
A. They’re smarter than average
B. They enjoy reading more than the average kid
C. Accelerated Reader
D. All of the above!
What is Accelerated Reader?
A computerized reading program that allows students to read books of their choice and take tests over them. Students earn points for tests they pass.
What makes it more successful than other reading programs?
Teachers are able to customize the program to the students’ individual needs. Using S.T.A.R. diagnostic software, a student’s reading level is determined. Teachers and students can then both use this information to help choose appropriate books from almost 4000 A.R. titles. Reading books in the range appropriate for the student results in increased vocabulary and comprehension. This range is called their Zone of Proximal Development.
So what’s the big deal about reading?
Studies show that increasing reading skills will increase skills in all other subject areas including math! Studies also show that it is at the middle school age that students are most likely to stop reading. By requiring students to continue to read but allowing them the freedom to choose their own books, we hope our students will enjoy reading more and choose to continue reading for life.