Accelerated Reader

All Year 7, 8 and 9 students participate in Accelerated Reader. Based upon an assessment, called the STAR Reading Test, taken 3-4 times a year. The students are given their reading age and a ZPD which guides them to a range of books which are suitable for their understanding and will develop their reading skills. The Library has a really excellent selection of books at each level and students are encouraged to choose books for themselves. 

All students are given a reading card which shows their reading age and ZPD. They are also given a zipped A4 wallet to keep their library book in, and they are expected to have this, and their library book, in school every day. While there is some time for reading in school we strongly recommend students read at home for at least 15 minutes every day to experience all the emotional and economic benefits regular reading brings. Once students have read their Accelerated Reader book they log in using the link below and take a quiz to test their understanding. Points from this quiz go towards their half termly targets and reading awards.

Student Log in to Renaissance Learning - Accelerated Reader

To get email updates on your child's progress, please click on 'Get Email Updates' at the bottom of your child's Home Page when they log in using the link above.

If you have any questions about Accelerated Reader please speak to your child’s English teacher, Form Tutor or Mrs Lowther or Mrs Hopkins in the Library.  

Mrs Lowther and Mrs Hopkins

Bookmark for Accelerated Reader

Accelerated Reader Book Level Guide