Accelerated Reader
What Is The Accelerated Reader?
The Accelerated Reader, or AR, is a learning information system that enables freestanding computer-assisted assessment of student comprehension of "real" books. It facilitates
- more frequent and more detailed assessment in less time and with greater consistency
- formative feedback for the student
- student development of metacognitive awareness
- increased student motivation to read more, longer, and harder books
- formative feedback for the teacher
- class-wide diagnostic information, including alerts regarding students who are at risk
- teacher promotion and management of effective reading practice