ALEKS vs Renaissance Accelerated Reader | TrustRadius

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Score 8.4 out of 10

Based on 2 reviews and ratings

Score 9.3 out of 10

Based on 63 reviews and ratings

Pros

Differentiating instruction
Tailoring individualized curriculum to cater to each student's unique needed.

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Employee in Other

Education Management Company, 5001-10,000 employees

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If used correctly, Accelerated Reader helps students grow with their reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. I advise teachers to have one on one conversations with students when setting goals (allow students to have input) so that the students are given more responsibility to achieve their own goals.
Renaissance's online chat/customer service is outstanding. They can usually answer my questions and do so in an understandable manner. They seem to be willing to help and will follow through if necessary.
There are many reports that Accelerated Reader administrators can use to help decipher the data created from their students taking Accelerated Reader quizzes.

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Library Media Specialist

Jackson Public SchoolsLibraries, 1001-5000 employees

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Cons

Reports can confuse students
Limited ways to solve a problem
Can lead to mimicry

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Professional in Other

Higher Education Company, 51-200 employees

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It was helpful--and quicker--when my students were able to log in to Accelerated Reader through the iPad app. Unfortunately, the app is not going to be supported. My students will still be able to use the iPad for quizzing and STAR assessments. It is just a couple of extra steps.

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Elementary Teacher

Portage Community School DistrictEducation Management, 51-200 employees

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Likelihood to Renew

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Renaissance Accelerated Reader 9.7

Based on 6 answers

We are very happy with Accelerated Reader and use it on a daily basis. It helps us keep track of student reading practice and helps us to help students find reading material that is at their level and of their interest. STAR Reading also helps us to guide instruction on a daily basis.

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Administrator in Information Technology

Libraries Company, 51-200 employees

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Usability

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Renaissance Accelerated Reader 8.5

Based on 6 answers

I would say that Accelerated Reader is a pretty user-friendly tool. The platform is easily used by teachers, administrators, and students of all grade levels and technical abilities. That being said, it would be nice to see some tweaks to the user interface to make it even easier for everyone to navigate.

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Innovative Teaching Coach

CCSD180Education Management, 51-200 employees

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Reliability and Availability

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Renaissance Accelerated Reader 10.0

Based on 1 answer

I have not encountered any problems with availability

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Employee in Other

Education Management Company, 201-500 employees

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Performance

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Renaissance Accelerated Reader 8.0

Based on 1 answer

I have not experienced any performance issues.

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Employee in Other

Education Management Company, 201-500 employees

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Support Rating

ALEKS 10.0

Based on 2 answers

We did not need much support because installing and running ALEKS on Schoology was relatively easy; the department followed the steps outlined in the user manual on how to install ALEKS and were able to do so quickly. ALEKS help team has been helpful, but overall we did not need their help.

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Employee in Other

Education Management Company, 5001-10,000 employees

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Renaissance Accelerated Reader 8.7

Based on 23 answers

Renaissance Accelerated Reader is a program I have used with students for 9 years. It is so flexible and easy to use! I have seen the amazing benefits and an increase in the minutes my students read each day. I look forward to using this program next year and learning more about how it can help increase reading in our school.

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Employee in Other

Primary/Secondary Education Company, 1001-5000 employees

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Implementation Rating

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Renaissance Accelerated Reader 9.9

Based on 4 answers

I suggest that school create a plan that outlines:*Opportunities for Reading*Opportunities for Testing*Opportunities for Rewards*Student Accountability Measures prior to testingI further that each classroom teacher create a classroom plan that mirrors the school plan.

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Employee in Other

Education Management Company, 201-500 employees

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Alternatives Considered

I was not able to find any other products on your list, that I feel are really like ALEKS. I think of ALEKS as more of a teaching platform whereas other platforms I have used--MyMathLab, WebAssign, Knewton--are more of a homework platform.

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Professional in Other

Higher Education Company, 51-200 employees

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We love Accelerated Reader at our school and back this program 100% to increase student reading, vocabulary, and comprehension in order to close the reading gap. I haven't seen any other program with the positive results that accelerated reader has done for our students in the last four years. We have gone from having the bottom state testing scores to reaching near the top in various subjects across the board in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade.

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Librarian

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISDLibraries, 11-50 employees

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Scalability

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Renaissance Accelerated Reader 8.0

Based on 1 answer

Because students can take tests on varying book levels.

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Employee in Other

Education Management Company, 201-500 employees

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Return on Investment

Improved foundational math skills
Improved student engagement in math courses

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Employee in Other

Education Management Company, 5001-10,000 employees

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The positive impact is that educators are showing interest in learning more about RAR.
The negative impact would be that there's not enough time to utilize one program with time always being an issue.
Access at home is an issue...host address is hard to find.

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Christine Montiforte

Teacher

Biloxi Public SchoolsEducation Management, 1001-5000 employees

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Pricing Details

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

ALEKS Editions & Modules

Edition

1-Month	$19.95¹
3-Months	$49.95¹
6-Months	$99.95¹
12-Months	$179.95¹

per term

Additional Pricing Details

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General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Yes

Entry-level set up fee?

No

Renaissance Accelerated Reader Editions & Modules

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Additional Pricing Details

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