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Accelerated
Reader is a reading incentive program that tests and tracks basic
reading comprehension. It is one of the methods used for students in
grades 2 - 5 to reach the 25 book level. Students usually start the program in second grade at
Kingsborough, and typically read (easy) picture books to start.
After reading a book (at least once), a student may take an
Accelerated Reader test on the computer. The test are usually 5
questions long with four multiple choice answers to choose from for
each question. if a student gets 5/5, they receive .5 points. If a
student gets 4/5 or 3/5, they get partial credit for that test (.4
or .3). As students read longer books, the number of questions
increase to 10 or 20 (this is for chapter books), and also, the
number of points increase.
For example, the first Harry
Potter book is worth 8 points. Most chapter books are worth 1-4
points depending on length and difficulty.
A new second grade student
program typically has to read and take tests on over 20 books to
earn 10 points. At 10 points, a student is called an Accelerated
Reader Star. This is the first level (10 points) that receives
recognition at Kingsborough. Teachers recognize levels of
achievement in the classroom and sometimes on the morning
announcements.
Any questions about the
overall Accelerated Reader program should be
directed to Mrs. Brown in the library.
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