Review of Accelerated Reader by the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR)

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Abstract:

In its report, the federally funded FCRR named the following as strengths of Accelerated Reader: 1) It can be motivating for many students, 2) Students independently choose material to read at their own pace, 3) Students are provided with immediate results, 4) Accelerated Reader Reports are generated for students, teachers, parents, and school administrators, 5) Teachers can monitor students' reading habits and progress in the program, and 6) Lists of leveled and coded books are provided to match students' reading levels to appropriate books.

The FCRR report is available online

Publication Date:
09/01/2006