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Accelerated Reader (AR) is a popular reading management software. At Smith Elementary School, Accelerated Reader provides teachers with an easy and effective way to monitor all forms of guided reading practice. AR is faciliated by the Library Media Specialist. All tests are taken at the school.The goal for all 1st-5th students is to read in their Zone of Proximal Development(ZPD) level and maintain an 80% or higher average. As the students at Smith, "SOAR TO PROFICIENCY" they will be provided with a variety of incentives. The class mascots and weekly percentages are listed below.
Searching for books with a corresponding Renaissance Accelerated Reader 360® quiz is easy with . Students, teachers, parents, and librarians can search in English or Spanish using criteria such as ATOS book level or a Lexile™ measure, interest level, title, author, fiction/nonfiction, subject, award-winners, state lists, CCSS Exemplars, and more.