An Investigation of the Effectiveness of the Accelerated Reader Program (Ar) On the Academic Achievement of Kindergarten thru 3rd Grade Students

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Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of “Accelerated reader” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “Accelerated reader” and its relation with “Kindergarten students”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “Accelerated reader” and tries to gauge its effect on “Kindergarten students”. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for “Accelerated reader” and tries to describe the overall effect of “Accelerated reader” on “Kindergarten students”

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Statement of the Problem and Purpose of Study8

Research Questions8

Significance of the Study9

Limitations of Study9

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW10

Description of Accelerated Reader15

Positive and Neutral Findings for the Use of AR16

CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY23

Research Design23

Literature Search23

Keywords24

Definition of Qualitative Research24

Research Method25

Literature Selection Criteria26

Search Technique26

Theoretical Framework26

Difference26

Discussion of the Mode of analysis27

Discussion of alternative methods of data collection29

Testing29

Surveying30

Interviewing30

Conducting Focus Groups30

Chapter 1: Introduction

Accelerated Reader (AR) is a program originally developed at the University of Wisconsin and now markets software for the Renaissance. AR program is designed to encourage children to read more and to create a model of reading the daily lives of young people.

Basic structure of AR is very simple. Students take 10-20 minutes pre-test, which tests your reading comprehension. It was noted then, in the so-called zone of proximal development, which determines what to do books. Each zone, there are many variants of the book.

The next step in human resources, the child selects books in your area, and read it. The boy takes the form and two passes or not... Teachers can ask children in the program AR to achieve a certain amount of points for one year. Others simply ask that children take a series of questionnaires each year.

AR was associated with higher scores on standardized tests, and the program is compatible with many characters. Nevertheless, establishing reading habits of life has not been proven. Some studies have shown that after reading the AR program will be completed, as a rule, the seventh grade, lower. These studies do not necessarily take into account other factors that may reduce the time reading, and increased workload at home, or hormonal changes that teens attack.

When the teacher points based rewards, there were some concerns about the AR program. Some children cannot select several books classic children because they have enough "points". When children choose books on the value of the item only, and not steal one of the pleasures of reading. Children who struggle with reading may be disappointed if ...