Accelerated Reader (AR) is a reading management and monitoring programme that aims to foster independent reading. The internet-based software assesses reading age, and suggests books that match pupils’ needs and interests. Pupils take computerised quizzes on the books and earn AR points as they progress.
The National Literacy Trust’s second independent research report into the reading habits of students using Accelerated Reader has been published.
“Children and young people who use Accelerated Reader tend to enjoy reading more, do it more often and think more positively about reading than their peers who do not use Accelerated Reader. They are also more likely to see a link between reading and their successes.”
Dr Christina Clark, National Literacy Trust
These data confirm previous findings and show that significantly more pupils who use Accelerated Reader:
Boys who use Accelerated Reader are more likely to:
Girls who use Accelerated Reader are more likely to: