Accelerated Reader Quiz List - Reading Practice
Grenada School District fosters innovative and productive programs and continuously
searches for the most effective teaching methods available for optimum student
achievement. Education, training, dreams... this is what characterizes the Grenada School
District. We help students fulfill dreams for the future by providing a solid foundation.
Emphasizing study and basic learning skills provides instruction for the individual's ability level.
HOW DOES USING THE PROGRAM 'ACCELERATED READER' HELP?
Motivates Students to Read More and Better Books: The Accelerated Reader's
scientifically designed reading point system establishes a clear system of goals and
recognition that motivates students to read more. Students are recognized for improving
the quality and difficulty level of their reading. With that encouragement, they eagerly
tackle more challenging works.
Improves Reading Scores: A growing body of research indicates that Accelerated
Reader children show faster growth in reading achievement than other students.
The lower the student's reading ability when he or she starts with the program,
the greater the improvement.
Provides for Authentic Assessment: Instead of providing a periodic "snapshot" of
achievement, the Accelerated Reader's regular testing offers both teacher and student a
continuous, accurate stream of information on student reading behavior.
Builds Higher Order Thinking Skills: As students move through their reading, they
naturally begin to develop critical thinking skills such as evaluation, synthesis, analysis,
and application. Their increased, attentive reading forms a foundation for discussions,
dramatizations, and other activities.
Maximizes Teacher Effectiveness; Saves Time: The Accelerated Reader systematically
tracks student performance, leaving you more time to focus on other tasks. Further, you
can be more creative with students' written responses to books, because you need not rely
on book reports to verify reading practice and comprehension.
Highly Effective for Remediation: Do your students have special needs? The Accelerated
Reader book list features titles with a wide range of reading levels. Research shows that
children with below-average reading achievement respond best to the program.
Assessing and Recognizing Student Achievement: Upon completing each test, the
students get immediate feedback in the form of reading points. The software program awards
points based on the length and reading level of the book, and on the student's test score.
This single score - reading points - provides instant reinforcement for the student's efforts.
It also provides teacher and parents with an accurate measurement of reading performance
and progress.