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| The Accelerated Reader Program |
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A computerized reading management system that is designed to increase information
regarding literature-based reading practice. It measures the quality, quantity, and level
of reading, and feeds back to students, teachers, and parents. The program motivates students to read which increases comprehension skills and improves reading for other content areas as well. The students are encouraged to read more and better books which improves higher thinking skills and fosters a love of reading. |
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The students read a book, take a test on the computer, earn points according to their
accuracy.
Students are asked to choose books on their reading level, read carefully, take the test,
and answer at least 80% correctly. Then, certificates and awards are given. |