Accelerated Reader (AR) is a daily progress-monitoring tool that enables educators to guide students to appropriate books and hold them accountable for their independent reading practice. Through data generated by reliable and valid quizzes, AR helps teachers closely monitor several types of reading practice recommended by the National Reading Panel including reading aloud, paired reading, and independent reading.

Accelerated Reader has four main functions:

• it administers short general comprehension quizzes
• instantly grades the quizzes
• provides immediate feedback for students
• stores the information for reporting purposes

Educators can make decision based on the results improve academic achievement and teacher effectiveness.

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