Accelerated Reader Wibsey Primary School Parent Workshops Thursday 26th April 2018 Tuesday 8th May 2018 Thursday 10th May 2018

What is Accelerated Reader? Computer based programme Used to enable children to select own books Monitoring tool Not the only way we will assess reading

Why have we chosen to use Accelerated Reader? To improve progress in Reading across school To make the transition from a reading scheme to choosing own books To develop a culture of reading To ensure children are ‘secondary ready’

How does Accelerated Reader work? Children take a STAR Reading Test four times a year - Reading comprehension and skills

How does Accelerated Reader work? STAR test provides children with a reading level and a range of book levels called the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)

What next? Children visit library Choose a book in their range Fiction and non- fiction books

Selecting books Use their own ZPD number range to choose their reading books (see Reading Journal) Use the book spine to select a book at the correct ZPD Colour code directs pupils to books

Key Stage 1 Not all children in KS1 will have a ZPD, they will get one when they reach a certain score on their STAR test. Teaching staff will be able to see when this happens and will inform children verbally and place a sticker in their reading journal.

What happens when your child has finished a book? Log on to AR to take a quiz. This will be done in school. There are 27,000 book quizzes to measure comprehension All quizzed books have a Book Level Quiz within 2 days of reading the book Tests reading comprehension skills Other tests are available

How do teachers monitor pupils’ progress? Accelerated Reader provides instant feedback and tracks all scores. Teachers monitor results and provide encouragement and guidance Pupils aim to score 85% on their comprehension quizzes – this indicates good comprehension and will lead to greater progress in Reading

How is progress tracked? Reading records TOPS report Quiz reports Growth reports

Accelerated Reader in Action! Video https://vimeo.com/144731545

How can I help my child? Encouragement Read regularly – research says that a child who reads 20 minutes a day makes the greatest progress in Reading Read with your child and ask questions about what they have read Book talk Discuss quiz scores

Home Connect Parents can track their child’s reading from home using the ‘Home Connect’ website Add your email – and receive instant feedback on quiz results The book shelf shows all the books your child has read and quizzed on

Home – School Links Access Home Connect

How can I keep track of what my child is reading? Access My Bookshelf

How can I help my child choose books? Access AR Book Finder www.arbookfind.co.uk

AR Book Finder Search engine for all books with Accelerated quizzes Quick search to see if a book has an AR quiz Use advanced search to check using various book criteria such as book level or topic

Any questions?