Accelerated Reader Program
Fairview Elementary School is proud to be a part of the Accelerated Reader program. Accelerated Reader is a motivational program that promotes and builds reading skills.Fairview introduced Accelerated Reader to students eight years ago.
The AR process is a simple one. A student first selects a book from the thousands listed on the AR test list. Then the student reads the book at her/his own pace. Finally, the student takes a computerized test over the book. Points are awarded for correct answers.
Students are recognized each grading period as they reach different point levels from 5 to 200 points. Accelerated Reader has proven to be an effective motivator, increasing student reading. Teachers require students to reference text when answering Accelerated Reader questions.
The AR store is run by the Fairview classroom teachers. Various items are available and are marked with point values to indicate the cost of the item. Students may decide to let their points accumulate over longer periods of time so that they can buy items that cost more points.
Fairview teachers and students like the AR program. Teachers see evidence of improved reading skills such as comprehension and vocabulary. Students are reading more and more each day to accumulate points and while doing so, are becoming better readers.