 Dr. Nixon Elementary participates in Accelerated Reader Enterprise to promote reading for pleasure. It is an online software program to encourage students to read, set reading goals, and reach those goals. The purpose of AR is to increase reading comprehension. All students in grades 2-5 participate. First graders begin AR in the Spring Semester.
HOW DOES AR WORK?
Students select a book according to their reading level, read it carefully, then take a quiz to test their understanding and recall of the content of the book. Points are earned for answering questions correctly. Short, picture books may earn the reader .5 points, small chapter books 1 or 2 points, and thick chapter books (with very high reading levels) may be worth 20-30 points.
AR quizzes may be taken in the classroom or computer lab, not from home.
WANT TO FIND OUT IF A BOOK HAS AN AR TEST?
Check out the QUIZ STORE link below. Listings will show reading level and point value.
Click on Quiz Store. Enter title or author information. New titles are being added daily.
Questions about AR and Your Child ?????
Please Contact the Classroom Teacher for Specific AR Information Concerning Your Child
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ACCELERATED READER and THE LIBRARY
Dr. Nixon Library contains approximately 8,500 books that have a corresponding test in the Accelerated Reader program. All books with a test are labeled on the spine with a fluorescent pink sticker which includes the number of points a student may earn. Also, the spine is labeled with the reading level according to the chart below.
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COLOR GRADE READING
CODING LEVEL LEVEL RANGE
AR CONNECT
AR Connect allows parents to have online access to view the AR account of their child. It even will send emails to the parent when the child has taken an AR test. To sign up for this service, go to
Requiredments for this service are:
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