Links for students, parents and educators
AR Book finder
You can search for book titles based on authors, topics, or titles of books. Just type what you want to search for in the blank field above and click Go. You will then be able to sort your search results, select book titles to add to your AR BookBag, print a list of your search results, or start a new search.
Renaissance Learning’s entire AR Quiz library
NetTrekker:very good resource for teachers, students, and parents.
San Jose Unified School District
SARC
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Santa Clara County’s Pandemic Flu pamphlets
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Importance of AR and reading
Welcome to Accelerated Reader Accelerated Reader (AR) is a computerized learning enrichment program that assesses the quantity and quality of independent readingand allows each student to progress at her/his own pace and level ofreading ability. It provides teachers and children a fun and excitingway to encourage and monitor reading at home and in the classroom.
You can browse for Accelerated Reader books at the AR Book Finder website: [ http://www.arbookfind.com/ ]
You may login to the Accelerated Reader website (hosted by Renaissance Learning) by [ https://hosted7.renlearn.com/279203/HomeConnect/Login.aspx ]clicking here.You will need to obtain your child’s login information from MarionParnell, School Librarian, or by contacting your child’s teacher.
How Accelerated Reader works: The program is for all students in grades 1-5. The books in the school library are organized and color-coded by reading levels. Students may select from a wide variety of AR books at their independent readinglevel. Students may also use books from home or other libraries. To find the reading level of a specific book or a list of titles in a specific range, go to [ http://www.arbookfind.com/ ].The level is determined by a computerized test called the STAR ReadingTest. This test should not be confused with the Standardized Testingand Reporting (STAR) test mandated by the state of California. As soon as students have finished reading a book either in class or at home, they may take an independent Reading Practice Quiz on the computer in the classroom or computer lab, to assess reading comprehension. Both the student and teacher get immediate, individualized and constructive feedback, which encourages ongoing reading. The students earn a certain number of points, depending on how many of the test questions they answer correctly and the difficulty of the book. The program tracks their progress over the course of the school year and generates reports for students and teachers.With each test taken, a student receives a “Reading Practice TOPS Report”showing the score of that specific test and indicating the number of tests passed/taken during the quarter as well as year-to-date. The TOPS report also shows the average book level at which a student has been reading. This is a reading level, not a grade level. Also, the average percent correct for the quarter and year-to-date is listed. The goal is 85%. A lower percent means the books are too difficult; and therefore,frustrating. A higher percent means the books are too easy and not challenging enough. The STAR test is given approximately once a quarter and the reading level is adjusted at that time.The Accelerated Reader program requires students to read the unabridged versions of a book. To maintain the integrity of the program, students are not allowed to read the shortened or abridged versions of books, or to use video or movie versions of books.
