ACCELERATED
READER/RENAISSANCE READING
Accelerated Reader/Renaissance Reading is widely used
throughout the nation; however, research supports the idea that using it
incorrectly may have a negative affect on student achievement. Competition,
testing validity, and appropriate ZPD are important factors to consider when
using the program. The section (below) contains articles that may enlighten
educators on the proper use of the program.
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Accelerated Reader |
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RR Sadusky &
Brem
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Teacher Effectiveness &
Computer Assessment of Reading
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The Accelerated
Reader program is one of the oldest and most widely used software programs used
in schools. According to research (see the above hyperlinks), Accelerated Reader
has significantly increased reading scores in schools when used correctly;
conversely, the program may have damaging effects when used improperly. |
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Key Topics for
Discussion |
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Star Testing |
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Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) (Sadusky &
Brem, p. 17) |
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Zoning the Zone |
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What happens when students read outside of
their Zone of Proximal Development? |
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The Point System (pros and cons) (Sadusky &
Brem, p. 21) |
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Competition (pros and cons) (Sadusky & Brem,
pp. 23-24) |
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Reading Easy Books (Sanders & Topping, pp.
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Teacher Effectiveness
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Teacher Training (Sanders & Topping, p. 22) |
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Discussion (Sanders & Topping, p. 23) |
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Conclusion (Sanders & Topping, pp. 24-25) |
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Action Implications (Sanders & Topping, pp.
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