Accelerated Reader (AR)

Accelerated Reader is up and running for third graders!  AR is a computer based reading comprehension program. "Your child picks a book at his own level and reads it at his own pace. When finished, your child takes a short quiz on the computer. (Passing the quiz is an indication that your child understood what was read.) AR gives children and teachers feedback based on the quiz results."

Be aware that you cannot complete a google search for AR, as each school has it's own specific site. Be sure to use the Important Links tab for the correct AR website. In my class, students can earn rewards for their points!   The more challenging the book, the more points they earn.  However, if a child doesn’t pass the test, they do not earn any points.  Therefore, students should be choosing books that are at their appropriate reading level.  Quizzes can be taken at home or school but need to be completed independently by the student. Here is the HMS AR link. I am also challenging my students to read 1 million words each this year! We will keep track of the words read throughout the year.

To log in, your child will use the first letter of their first name, and first four letters of their last name as their username. Passwords are "abc". Students can begin taking quizzes immediately. I will send home more information about AR this week!