Friday, April 24, 2015

TAYLOR PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: AR program shows success stories



The Accelerated Reader (AR) is an on-going program at Taylor Parks Elementary School to encourage students to not only read more but to comprehend what they have read. 

Students in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5 participate. After finishing a book (fiction or non-fiction), the student takes an Accelerated Reader quiz on the computer. Quizzes can be taken during regular classroom reading time, while in our library, or other times as arranged. Students earn points for every book read.  Each book that has a quiz is labeled with a reading level to help students choose the right book.

Mrs. Schmitt-Miller, second-grade teacher, has seen her students grow leaps and bounds because of the program.

"Students are so excited when they take their quiz and see the instant results of their efforts,” she said.

Students are tested every two months in her class and all are amazed at the growth in the level of reading.

After the quiz, the students are able to see their progress by the growing of a flower at the completion.

"The kids love that part" states Mrs. Schmitt-Miller.

Since the introduction of the Accelerated Reading program, students are reading more, reluctant readers are finding books to read and there are dramatic “turn-around” stories of students in all grade levels. 

Everyone at Taylor Parks applauds the efforts of every student who participates in the Accelerated Reader program.


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