1. AR More Than Just Points!

2. 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

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

4. 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

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

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

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

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

9. Student selects and reads books on his/her IRL

11. Student takes tests at school on the books selected whenever ready

12. 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

13. 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

15. 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
It is best to bring the book with them to test or write down the author and title.

16. Parents can be notified via after their child takes an AR test by signing up for Home Connect. You must have your child’s username and password for AR.

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

18. Get the AR app

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

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

22. 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

23. Questions or Comments???
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Contact your child’s teacher