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    Renaissance Accelerated Reader

    Score9.9 out of 10
    N/ARenaissance Accelerated Reader® is designed to save educators time by empowering them with Learnalytics® to make differentiating independent and close reading practice effortless – all while maintaining the flexibility necessary to fit within existing classroom routines. Students are engaged in reading self-selected authentic books and articles. Short comprehension quizzes and built-in close reading practice activities, combined with automatic and educator feedback, keep students…N/A

    Sage HRMS

    Score9.8 out of 10
    N/ASage HRMS is an HR management solution that integrates payroll, benefits, recruiting, employee self-service, and analytics capabilities.N/A
    Pricing
    Renaissance Accelerated ReaderSage HRMS
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    Renaissance Accelerated ReaderSage HRMS
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Renaissance Accelerated ReaderSage HRMS
    Considered Both Products
    Renaissance Learning
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    Sage
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    95%
    Would buy again
    37 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    34 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    36 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    25 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    25 Answers
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    Features
    Renaissance Accelerated ReaderSage HRMS
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Renaissance Accelerated Reader and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Renaissance Accelerated Reader
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    5.5
    9 Ratings
    39% below category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings1.39 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.99 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings6.06 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings1.27 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Renaissance Accelerated Reader and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Renaissance Accelerated Reader
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    4.8
    7 Ratings
    52% below category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings6.17 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings4.04 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings6.92 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings2.16 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.07 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings3.06 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings3.27 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Renaissance Accelerated Reader and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Renaissance Accelerated Reader
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    1.2
    7 Ratings
    149% below category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings1.26 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings1.27 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings1.06 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Renaissance Accelerated Reader and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Renaissance Accelerated Reader
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    3.9
    8 Ratings
    72% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings4.18 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings4.27 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings1.16 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings4.05 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Renaissance Accelerated Reader and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Renaissance Accelerated Reader
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Renaissance Accelerated Reader and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Renaissance Accelerated Reader
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    3.7
    8 Ratings
    69% below category average
    Report builder00 Ratings2.07 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings1.28 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings8.06 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Renaissance Accelerated Reader and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Renaissance Accelerated Reader
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    7.0
    4 Ratings
    14% below category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Renaissance Accelerated Reader and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Renaissance Accelerated Reader
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings6.02 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Renaissance Accelerated Reader and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Renaissance Accelerated Reader
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    7.8
    5 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Renaissance Accelerated Reader and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Renaissance Accelerated Reader
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    8.5
    1 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Renaissance Accelerated Reader and Sage HRMS
    Feature
    Renaissance Accelerated Reader
    -
    Ratings
    Sage HRMS
    7.6
    3 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings5.02 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings7.23 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Renaissance Accelerated ReaderSage HRMS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.9
    (65 ratings)
    1.2
    (10 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (9 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (25 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    5.5
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    6.4
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    4.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    Renaissance Accelerated ReaderSage HRMS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Renaissance Learning
    I have found Renaissance Accelerated Reader to be well-suited for elementary readers. I don't have experience using it with high school students; however, I know that for our elementary readers, there are no shortages of tests available. Our students can read trade books, articles within the program, or even stories from our textbooks and take tests on them
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    Sage
    Sage HRMS is a software that fits in all organizations whether small or large and this makes it the most suitable HR solution as it will help you manage your workforce even if it may appear small. The software has analytics and reporting tools that are applicable in performance management where you will use them in assessing the productivity of your employees and plan on how to improve further as a workforce. It further helps in employee on-boarding, payroll management, and talent management
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    Pros
    Renaissance Learning
    • Automatically calculating ZPD ranges. Student level ranges are automatically calculated within the system to ensure that students are correctly choosing the most appropriate books for them.
    • Easy goal setting. Whether you want to set a blanket goal based on 20 minutes per day of reading time for the class, or you want to individually set goals up to an hour a day, AR makes it very easy to manage and set goals for your entire classroom. Goals can be adjusted as needed easily as well.
    • Comprehension monitoring through testing. I can easily see which students are struggling on comprehension through AR book quizzes. From student scores, I can either motivate students who are rushing through books to slow down and take time to thoroughly read, or I can help students who are possibly struggling to read harder books with specific strategies that will benefit them the most. Without the testing feature of AR, I would have a lot more work to check how students are doing on their independent reading.
    • Data that is easy to understand and share with students. From either running a report on the entire class or school to just a specific student, AR makes data tracking easy. I can share reports with students and have detailed discussions about their progress towards meeting their goals or steps to take to overcome reading challenges they are currently having.
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    Sage
    • Ability to see history (like job history) easily at a glance.
    • Ability to make changes easily.
    • Organizing info in the employee record.
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    Cons
    Renaissance Learning
    • Lately, Accelerated Reader has been adding "New Reports" which would help single class users such as a teacher with one class. But for a person with administrative rights, it creates a bit of a hassle to get the information needed at times.
    • Cost - Accelerated Reader is expensive. For the price paid, I feel Renaissance should include some features instead of having additional fees paid.
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    Sage
    • We changed our chart of accounts. The system does not allow you to change the numbering format, so we had to start over with new databases.
    • The tax return portion of the software does not file local taxes. We would definitely like to see this functionality in the future.
    • The payroll piece does not handle complicated move up and move downs for union pay. This could definitely be improved upon.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Renaissance Learning
    [Renaissance] Accelerated Reader is a great way to track student progress, motivate students to read, and measure their comprehension. Accelerated reader gives both teachers and students immediate feedback. There are countless options of books for students and can help increase student interest in books and improve students' reading ability.
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    Sage
    I do not work with this software anymore, and I am not involved with the renewal of it. However, if I were, I would still suggest using it unless something better was introduced
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    Usability
    Renaissance Learning
    I give Renaissance Accelerated Reader a great 10 in usability rating. I give this rating because overall the program is very easy to use and for the most part easy to understand. I am currently in my first year working in the library and with the teachers using the Renaissance Accelerated Reader program so there is still much to learn, but it has been an overall great experience so far. All of the data is easy to read and there is so much information to look over in case anything is missed or not understood. I have so far been very happy with the Renaissance Accelerated Reader program and what it has done for the students.
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    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    Reliability and Availability
    Renaissance Learning
    I have not encountered any problems with availability
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    Sage
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    Performance
    Renaissance Learning
    Quick loading, no issues.
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    Sage
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    Support Rating
    Renaissance Learning
    Renaissance Reader has a great support team, and generally, they are quick to respond when needed. The live chat tool is a life-saver when trying to get your problems solved in real-time. They also have a lot of online support articles that ensure that you can get your questions answered without necessarily having to use the live chat during the school day.
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    Sage
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    Implementation Rating
    Renaissance Learning
    Extensive training on Ren Place is necessary. There are a myriad of reports that we need help understanding. I have joined Ren Royals and have learned a lot from that support piece.
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    Sage
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    Alternatives Considered
    Renaissance Learning
    I have not used any of the products listed. However, AR has been my choice of product. My school system choice this product because it interfaces well with all other reading and testing programs that have been purchased. It is an excellent product, but that is a given since it was developed by a teacher to address a problem that all educators deal with (How do you help a struggling reader best?). AR is the answer for me.
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    Sage
    Sage HRMS was very cost effective for a non-profit. It does all that we needed as a company and more. It also allows us to handle payroll ourselves instead of outsourcing [it].
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    Scalability
    Renaissance Learning
    Because students can take tests on varying book levels.
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    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Renaissance Learning
    • The goal of AR is for kids to enjoy books, spread their wings, and experience a variety of literature & genres. Children need copious amounts of reading to become good readers. Incorporating Renaissance Accelerated Reader 360 into our day sets a purpose for reading and holds children accountable.
    • Renaissance Accelerated Reader 360 is research based. The single biggest predictor of academic success is time spent reading. This program allows for that.
    • Renaissance Accelerated Reader 360 allows for scaffolding of reading material to get the kids into more challenging material. This program allows children to be successful and build on their strengths.
    • Renaissance Accelerated Reader 360 empowers students to take ownership in the learning process. It gives them a voice.
    • Renaissance Accelerated Reader 360 is a program that lets students practice and apply skills and strategies learned during mini lessons and strategy-group instruction.
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    Sage
    • there can be a high ROI when processing payroll in house compared to outsourced. Not to mention the flexibility you gain.
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