Accelerated Reader is a nationally recognised reading initiative that focuses on improving reading ages. Our P4-P7 pupils all have personal login details to allow staff, pupils and their families work together on promoting reading.
How does Accelerated Reader work?
Students are assessed 4 times a year using Star Test, this gives their Reading Age at each point and from this we monitor their development
The data from the test ascertains what level of book the student should be reading, and they are given a bespoke reading range called the ZPD (Zone of Proximal Development – see the ‘A Parents’ Guide to Accelerated Reader’ document below for more details)
Using their ZPD we help each student choose books; fiction or non-fiction which most suitable for them
Having read their chosen book, students are expected to quiz at least once a fortnight and achieve 85-95% - this shows they have fully understood the book but that it has the right level of challenge.
