The Accelerated Reader (AR) Program provides teachers and children a fun and exciting way to promote reading at home and in the classroom.

AR is funded completely by eScrip. Click here to learn more about eScrip on the eScrip website. eScrip has been a valuable part of our technology and literacy plan at Anna Kirchgater.

Accelerated Reader (AR) software installed in the classrooms and computer labs allows students to take in-class quizzes on books they have read for points. Each book has a designated reading level as well as a point value. Students receiving AR awards are honored with a certificate at the “Student of the Month” assemblies.

 

– Helps kids get excited about books
– Helps student focus attention on careful reading of books, improving critical-thinking skills
– Provides teachers with reliable, objective information
– Enables teachers to monitor both the quantity and quality of reading practice
– Helps to keep students challenged
– Students can read books within their zone of proximal development (ZPD) – making sure students are challenged without feeling frustrated