AR More Than Just Points!

Today’s Topics: What is AR? What is a Grade Equivalent? What is a ZPD? Taking AR Tests Things to remember AR Book Finder AR Home Connect Goal Setting What can I do? Questions

What is AR? It is a computer-based program designed to increase reading comprehension through daily monitoring using trade books

What AR is NOT It is NOT a basal reading series It is NOT the cure, end all or be all BUT if implemented correctly it will increase reading comprehension

Implementation: Student take the STAR Test (Standardized Test for the Assessment of Reading)

The student’s IRL (Independent Reading Level) is determined

Other data from the STAR Test: GE = Grade Equivalent The level at which a student comprehends what s/he hears

ZPD = Zone of Proximal Development The levels of predicted student growth

Student selects and reads books on his/her IRL

Student takes tests at school on the books selected whenever ready

Things to remember: 1. Tests can be taken only at school and only once 2. Tests have either 5, 10 or 20 questions based on the length of the book

3. The student receives points for passing the test based on his/her score 4. The number of points for 100% is on a sticker inside the front cover of the book

What is AR Book Finder? Students can take tests on books from the public library or home. You can check AR levels on books by searching “AR BookFinder” or go to www.arbookfind.com It is best to bring the book with them to test or write down the author and title.

Parents can be notified via email after their child takes an AR test by signing up for Home Connect. You must have your child’s username and password for AR. https://Hosted240.renlearn.com/79853

Follow the directions to set up email notification Follow the directions to set up email notification. You will be able to see the tested book, child’s score, and points earned.

Get the AR app

is personalized for each independent reader Goal Setting is personalized for each independent reader

Quarterly Goal Based on 9 weeks 30 minutes of reading per day

What Can You Do? Read with your child nightly for 30 minutes Inform your child’s teacher when they are ready to test Read the same book at least 3 times before testing Encourage and congratulate them often

Questions or Comments??? Feel free to email me at dlancaster1@mcpss.com Contact your child’s teacher