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ACCELERATED READER Kim Jervis kimjervis@yahoo.co.uk RATIONALE 100% of pupils made expected progress from KS1 to KS2 in Writing and Maths but only 97% of pupils made expected progress in reading High achievers in KS1 werent making
Kim Jervis kimjervis@yahoo.co.uk
100% of pupils made expected progress from KS1 to KS2 in
Writing and Maths but only 97% of pupils made expected progress in reading
High achievers in KS1 weren’t making expected in KS2 7% gender gap Library books!
When we researched further into Accelerated Reader:
Research and visits to nearby schools. Labels! 3 online training sessions. Transfer of data from SIMS to the AR platform. Whole Staff INSET
STAR Reading™ assesses reading comprehension and skills for
independent readers
All STAR assessments are computer-adaptive tests (CATs). Approx 20 mins Ipad/computer/laptop For every STAR assessment, children receive a scaled score (SS), which is
based on the difficulty of the questions and the number of correct answers.
Scaled Scores relate to three developmental stages: Emergent Reader,
Transitional Reader and Probable Reader
The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) Reading Age Repeated half termly
Children choose a book within ZPD range. Take a quiz within 24 hours. Pass rate can be altered. Looking for 100% Each book has a point score attached depending on length. Set pupil targets
20-35 minutes a day scheduled reading time. Regular access to books Access to technology to quiz Time to analyse data
Class Average change to reading age 3F +10 months 3I +1 year 3L +1 year 3 months 3W +8 months 4L +10 months 4J +11 months 4M +7 months
Class Average change to reading age 5C +5 months 5J +3 months 5M +10 months 6H +6 months 6M +8 months 6J +5 months
Initial buzz Reading frequency went up. Class incentives
Trees, raffle tickets, stars.
Librarian analyses data weekly Liaised with Westbourne Star Reader wall Works alongside: Battle of the Books and Reading Buddies
New staff training. Whole school changes to monitoring in class. Use Growth Report to identify children who
need additional intervention.
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