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-87630-657225What does AR stand for? AR stands for Accelerated Reader, a computer program designed to get you reading books on your own!How does it work?Each student sets an individual point goal, reads books and takes tests on the computer to earn points toward his/her goal.What is the goal of the AR program?The goal is to get students to read books on their own, at their level, on a regular basis, throughout the school year. Why is every student’s AR goal different? Shouldn’t we all have the same point goal? AR goals are based on the individual student. This is for many reasons. First, we don’t all read at the same level. Further, some of us read fast and some of us read slowly. Lastly, some students spend more time than others reading at home- although everyone needs to spend at least 20 minutes reading each night at home this year! For all these reasons, we find it is important for AR goals to be individualized and it’s easy to do this with the AR program. How many points is each book worth? It depends on the difficulty of the book (known as the reading level) and the length of the book. Basically, the longer and harder the book is, the more points it is worth. How long do I have to reach my AR goal?You have until the specified date at end of the quarter to take tests toward your goal. You will set a new point goal at the beginning of each quarter. It might stay the same or it might change.If I don’t reach my goal or if it was really hard to reach, should I lower it for the next quarter? Not necessarily. It depends on why you didn’t reach it. Were you reading for at least 20 minutes every night at home? Did you start right away or put off reading until later on in the quarter? Did you fail AR tests because you were reading books that were too hard or too long? If any of these factors contributed to your difficulty, then you might just need to keep your goal the same and make different choices the next quarter. What are the AR tests like?Most tests have 10 questions, but it varies between 5-25 questions, depending on the length of the book. Students cannot pass AR tests from reading a summary of the book, reading part of the book, or watching a movie. Most tests require you to earn 60% of the questions correctly to earn points. The points you earn depend on how well you do on the test. For example, if my book is worth 5 points and I answer all the questions correctly, I will get all 5 points. If I only get 6/10 questions right, I will earn 3 points. What if I have a hard time passing the tests?First, make sure you choose books that are not above your reading level. Secondly, make sure the book isn’t too long. Lastly, it might be a good idea to take notes on your book while you read it. When and where can I take AR tests?AR tests can only be taken in the computer lab, on the iPads or a classroom computer. I would encourage you to take the test within 2 days after finishing the book.How can I keep track of my progress on my AR goal?You can log on to the AR program at anytime throughout the quarter and view your progress, or right after you take a test. Can I keep taking AR tests even after I’ve reached my goal?By all means, YES! Remember the goal of the program is for you to read on a regular basis so I definitely don’t want you to stop just because you’ve reached your goal. Furthermore, the more points you earn, the more points you can spend at the AR store in the library! Lastly, there are awards given to top AR point earners at the end of the year and it could be you!How can I tell if a book is an “AR book”? Is there a list?Go to . Do a search for your book. If it’s there, then you can take an AR test for the book. There are hundreds of thousands of AR tests. Please be aware that it may be take a while before a test is made for a brand new book. Can I use my AR book or notes to help me on an AR test?NO. You may only use your brain. If I fail an AR test, can I read the book again and retake the test? 2303145772795No, you only have ONE chance to pass the AR test. You may not retake that quiz ever again while at Science Academy of Chicago. ................
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