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https://media.trustradius.com/product-logos/ZH/3s/4V39QZOWUQFE.JPEGRenaissance LearningAccelerated Reader does just that: Accelerate reading in your classroom.2019-03-27T13:56:30.391ZAccelerated Reader is currently being used school-wide in our Elementary school. We are a rural K-8 school and use AR every day. I personally use AR in my 3-8 Reading classes. I also support 3 other teachers as they use AR in their own classrooms. My main goal in using AR is to motivate students to read independently for pleasure. AR is a tool that allows me to help students choose books that are within their ZPD and ensure they are comprehending what they have read. The data tracking in AR is invaluable. I can easily pinpoint problems for specific students and have a conversation with them about any issues that come up. AR also makes it very easy to include students in goal setting and discussions about their data. Either using a scaled score or ATOS level, students can easily understand what level their independent reading ability is at and then track that level as it grows throughout the school year. AR has become an invaluable resource for me in my classroom for both motivating and engaging students and for me personally to be able to use student data to help guide my students as they grow as readers.,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.,Some quizzes seem to have multiple question sets, so that students can't look up the answers if they failed the test the first time, but I would love to see this done for all quizzes.
I feel like Renaissance is doing better about there being more PD available for their products, but I wish it was more readily accessible.,10,I have seen a positive impact using AR by allowing us to track independent reading time more effectively.
We can analyze student data in ways that would be either too time-consuming or too difficult to track on our own.
Student engagement has increased when students can use their ZPDs to help find books that are in a readable range for them.,Jennifer TaylorGreat Product with a Great Price Tag2019-02-19T20:17:35.602ZOur school/district uses Accelerated Reader. Generally, it is used by Language Arts teachers, but it does help track reading and reading comprehension. Students are given goals to strive for each grading period and strive to reach that goal. There are many pros and cons for using Accelerated Reader but our students have used it for years and I don't see it going away any time soon.,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.,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.,8,Our students are used to reading with Accelerated Reader. We generally have 95% of our student body quiz with Accelerated Reader and our scores are some of the better ones in the district. It is certainly not based solely on Accelerated Reader, but greater reading comprehension skills will aid in improving various assessments the students will complete.
The school library has seen a greater number of books circulated using Accelerated Reader but a drawback is that students are apprehensive to read books for pleasure without a quiz when they can choose another title that contains an Accelerated Reader quiz.,,Renaissance myON® Reader,10,No,Numerous times I know there should be a report that can be run to get the results I want and I contact the online chat to get answers. Renaissance usually walks me through the process and allowing me to get the results I want. They always my questions with professionalism and courtesy.Jason EiflingRenaissance Accelerated Reader 360 Review2017-04-06T20:54:41.254ZI am using Renaissance Accelerated Reader in my first and second grade classroom. AR 360 is also being used by all other classrooms--4K-5th grade--in our building. Renaissance Accelerated Reader keeps my students motivated and eager to read and improve their reading skills and strategies. Renaissance AR is the perfect fit when using the Reading Workshop Daily 5 model. Children in my classroom begin every day with reading to themselves, taking comprehension and vocabulary quizzes, and working toward their goal. I have found my students take ownership of their reading and learning and have become much more independent. They challenge themselves and each other to continually grow and improve.,Renaissance Accelerated Reader has great customer service support. They are clear, concise, and respond quickly. Their live chat support service is great.
Renaissance Accelerated Reader is constantly adding new quizzes to their data base. They keep current with the most popular books that children currently read. They also have quizzes for the timeless classics.
Renaissance Accelerated Reader has reports that provide data ranging from the number of words students have read to a students growth trajectory. This is helpful when planning lessons to work with children in small groups or independently.
Renaissance allows me the capability to see real time quizzing data. This allows for me to monitor students' progress while also working with other children. I am able to my time efficiently and effectively.,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.,10,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.,,Renaissance Accelerated Math, Renaissance Star 360,100,5,Reading
Quizzing
Feedback,Build vocabulary
Individualize learning
Differentiate
Accountability,n/a,10,Not Sure,Product Features
Product Usability
Prior Experience with the Product
Existing Relationship with the Vendor,The administration makes these decisions.,Implemented in-house,Learning by doing,10,10,Yes,Initially, when AR was first implemented, I had a difficult time locating specific reports. The chat feature was a life saver. The best customer service ever!,Logging in
Locating material,Haven’t found it to be cumbersome.,10Jody SteinhausReading Magic2017-05-08T21:07:00.112ZIt is used across the system. It addresses the problem of reading practice with our students. My classroom uses the program daily and I review the data several times a day. My students enjoy striving for and reaching goals. I appreciate the level playing field. My striving readers can achieve their goals as quickly as my thriving readers.,Provides data used to drive instruction. I can easily see who is reading, at what level (above or below their ability) and if they are comprehending what they read.
Allows students to choose books they are interested in. Almost every book I've ever searched for has an AR test.
Shows students progress toward goals and allows them to monitor it daily.
Encourages students to grow
Teaches students what they are capable of
Increases reading stamina
Includes parents in praising students by providing info on each and every test to parents in real time.
Keeps parents informed when they sign up for HomeConnect.
Provides teachers with small group instruction when using the reports available.,It would be nice if students could stop Accelerated Reader tests without a teacher's password.
I'd like for students to know the percent of their goal reached, even after they reach 100%. For example, when they are at 125% of goal. That's why I am glad it now shows this info when students test.,10,It is the best ROI in my bag of "tools" without a doubt.
I can see immediate data that I can use in my instruction and that is invaluable.
It helps me motivate my students with daily check ins.,Not Applicable,McGraw-Hill ConnectRenee GrahamAccelerated Reader Keeps Us Reading!2019-04-12T20:21:41.909ZIt is being used from PK-12th grade in our district. We have a very strong team that focuses on the data that is gathered from the reports.,It allows teachers to have data on the growth the students make in reading independently.
Other departments also use the STAR Program to give them data on each students' book levels.
As a school, we promote the program with our teachers and students.
I love the way it is so user-friendly, and the fact that teachers have an opportunity to live chat in order to ask for help at any time.
As a librarian, the program allows us to generate data for teachers to use in their classes.,I would love to see more incentives for the schools to receive after achieving their goals.
I think it could add emojis to the test questions to make it more interesting.,10,It has all been positive.
Sometimes it takes time to get the teachers to understand the importance of following the program correctly.
They also have a great support team that helps out when we have any questions.,,Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Azure,344,2,Book level data for each student.
GE data on each student.
Engaged time for each student and class.,We use it to give students credit for book readings as well.,ELA departments can use the reports.
Bilingual departments can use the reports.
Content area teachers can use the lessons available.,10,No,Price
Product Features
Product Usability
Product Reputation,No I am very happy with the program and would recommend it to everyone.,Don't know,It did take a while to do it district-wide.
It began with elementary and then was added to secondary school later.,10,The data reports have made it possible for us to take the data and make much-needed adjustments in the learning and teaching of our students.,10,The Star and Accelerated Reader programs are so user-friendly.
I follow the video tutorials and they are a great help.
I love the Live Chat feature whenever I have a problem or question.,I really don't have any problems.,10Elizabeth CavazosAccelerated Reader is a great motivator to push students to READ!2019-02-28T14:48:13.401ZAll elementary schools in my district use AR. It addresses the issue of motivating students to read.,Motivates students to read and meet their term goal.
Promotes enthusiasm in young readers to watch their flower grow as they take tests.
It provides a wide variety of books and levels to help differentiate and help readers on all levels.,When students finish a test, the "flower page" could show how many books they need to make their term goal.
I'd like to be able to turn off the Spanish quiz option when students log in to take a test. Many young kids click the Spanish test by mistake and then we're stuck in the test.,10,It has shown positive growth with our student's reading levels.
The program motivates students to read books in all genres.,Debra WellsReading is the future2019-02-27T05:44:34.215ZI use Renaissance daily! It helps me keep up with goals and student achievements! I use logging forms from the website for student folders. Parents enjoy getting updated information on their child's status in our classroom on AR. Students are rewarded every Friday depending on their AR status. Renaissance is used across the district. I have worked at three different districts and 2/3 utilizes Renaissance Accelerated Reader.,Accelerated Reader helps educators by having a variety of reports available.
Accelerated Reader helps students set goals, and it provides feedback on their status.
Accelerated Reader has many forms available for classroom monitoring, small groups, and individual planning for each student.,Notifications via email.
Alert status.
Better quality rewards.
More challenges for points.
Points should not get taken away.,7,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.,Adobe Flex,Apple iCloud, Apple Remote Desktop, Microsoft 365 BusinessChristine MontiforteRenaissance Accelerated Reader Review2019-02-22T03:31:10.839ZWe use Renaissance Accelerated Reader in our classrooms to allow students to be able to get extra practice in areas of weakness as well as allow students who are in need of a challenge to work ahead. Students enjoy the challenge and they do well with the curriculum. Students are able to challenge themselves as well as track their accomplishments through AR.,Tracks student progress.
Allows students to test their comprehension.
Allows teachers to track student progress.,No suggestions.,10,Students challenge themselves to do better and are self-motivated.
Teachers and parents can easily track progress.,,Renaissance Accelerated MathShonda HillRenaissance Accelerated Reader is amazing!2019-02-21T23:57:08.031ZOur entire school uses Accelerated Reader. It helps us track our student's progress and understanding of the materials they are reading. It also helps us with a system of rating them to be able to reward them for all their hard work. It encourages our students to read more which broadens their knowledge base.,It gives you student's averages of the books they have read.
It sets personalized goals for the students.
It groups the students into point clubs to show their progress.
It gives you an estimated time the students have been engaged in reading during the school day.,I would like to see the program reward students for their hard work.,10,The students get very competitive with their reading points clubs which has helped improve my classes reading overall.,Renaissance myON® ReaderVanessa BrownI love Reniassance Accelerated Reader2018-04-09T23:23:26.512ZWe currently use Renaissance Accelerated Reader 360 in my school for the students to take tests about the books they are reading. It tests their comprehension of the stories that they are reading by asking questions about the stories. It is one of the best programs for schools to use to test students on their comprehension of the books they are reading along with making it a fun way to motivate them to get reading. I like all the different reports that can be created with the data collected from the tests that are taken by the students.,Tests comprehension
Sets points goals for the students
Fun way to see what books the students are reading
Gain reading experience.,More quizzes on books
Reports
Quiz glitches,10,Boosts interest in reading
Motivates the students to want to continue to keep reading
Shows the changes in reading patterns,Renaissance Accelerated MathAlisha TaylorAccelerated Reader 3602018-04-04T19:49:43.261ZOur whole school, though small, uses Accelerated Reader 360. We love the program and being able to see how well our students are paying attention to the books and stories being read. It is also a user-friendly service that helps teachers and parents watch the progress of their child/student. Our students are on the program every day and it is very user-friendly for them as well.,It tests students knowledge of books and how close they paid attention to the story.
It provides good data for how well a student is growing in their reading abilities.
It gives a good level of reading for our students and allows teachers to see what grade level they are close to.
I also love the recommendations of other books students could or should read next.,The quizzes test more details from a story versus the comprehension of the story.,10,The program is expensive for a small school but the service is well worth it.,,Renaissance Accelerated Math, Renaissance Accelerated Reader, Renaissance Star 360Kelsie HaggardAR Works!2017-03-28T18:40:56.411ZMy school uses Renaissance Accelerated Reader 360 to help students learn to and love to read. It is perfect for providing a touch of accountability for students as they set and meet their own reading goals. The students love it and the teachers do as well. All in all, it is a perfect compliment to our independent reading program.,Assesses basic book comprehension.
Allows for quick data access.
Allows students to set goals.,None,10,My school consistently ranks as exceeding expectations on measures of standardized achievement. That is due, at least in part, to our work with AR.,Rita PlattAccelerated Reader is AWESOME!2019-05-21T14:18:43.159ZWe use Renaissance Accelerated Reader to track our kids reading. We give them a test grade every quarter based on how much of their Accelerated Reader goal they met. I started the year with a 25 point test grade and increased it by 25 each quarter, so now they have a 100 point test grade in the book for their goal.,I like that have a large test bank.
I like that the quizzes are short and very manageable for the kids.
I like that different books have different point values.,More non-fiction quizzes.
There are some books that I expected to be in Accelerated Reader that aren't.,10,My students are reading more!Beth DalyEncourages Reading!!2019-05-05T03:17:43.574ZRenaissance Accelerated Reader is used for K-12 across our whole district. It is mainly used with the English teachers and their students. It is also used by our virtual students. Our elementary uses it as a free reading tool to earn points and incentives, and the higher grades use it as a graded activity.,It encompasses a large variety of reading materials.
It is a user-friendly platform.,Book suggestions based on previous use would be a great addition.,8,It encourages more students to read for pleasure.,Study IslandKari BastianAccelerated Reader Review2019-04-09T22:01:44.039ZI am currently a split librarian at an elementary and middle school. All classes and grade levels are using Renaissance Accelerated Reader. This tool helps teachers and administrators check comprehension after the students have read a book.,I like how Accelerated Reader now offers nonfiction articles.
I like how it is linked to MyOn.
It provides assessment for most of the books in the library.,Some of the questions are lower level recall questions.
It would be easier if MyOn and accelerated reader were linked when taking tests. The students have to open another tab instead of going directly to the website.,8,This tool allows teachers to check student comprehension.
It also allows teachers to check on behind students, to make sure they are reading and assessing their knowledge.,Renaissance myON® Reader,Renaissance myON® News, Powered by News-O-MaticJessica SpiveyRenaissance Accelerated Reader Review2019-02-22T03:28:11.284ZRenaissance Accelerated Reader (AR) is being used school-wide, however, multiple teachers do not use it. This is because there was no training on it, therefore teachers are a little cloudy on how to set it up along with how to set goals for their students. The problems AR addresses is the lack of reading on our campus.,It gives different level DOK questions to the students
AR allows students to track their points to their goal and students can see a percentage of what they have not completed.
There is a wide range of books on AR.,Makes it easier for teachers to reset the quizzes. It was a mission to find it, and then I had to email the help desk. Our wifi is not very strong so it will freeze the computers sometimes, and that ends the quiz.
It should be easier to set goals for the students all at once.,9,Positive overall.,JESSICA MARTINDALEPositive AR2019-03-07T15:35:35.551ZMy entire school uses Accelerated Reader. It helps track student reading progress across all grade levels.,Tracks student points earned.
Tracks books read over time.
Identifies areas of concern.,When printing book labels, searching by ISBN is not an available function.
The user interface does not allow for the misspellings of young children, and provides a "did you mean?" feature.,9,The cost is definitely a drawback of AR.
Positively, students and parents can check their reading progress.,Destiny Library ManagerErin WeaverVariety of Reading Resources2019-02-15T18:12:19.398ZOur entire district uses Renaissance Accelerated Reader to provide reading support for secondary students. It provides lots of choice for students, lots of support for teachers, and lots of communication for parents. The various reports are helpful for teachers to identify areas of challenge for students and help those students become stronger readers.,A variety of reports can be generated.
Book choice for students.
Ease of use by teachers.
Parent access.,The reports are generated as PDFs and cannot be edited or sorted in different ways.
Time needs to be provided in school for guided reading support.
It is difficult to find engaging reading choices at more challenging reading levels.,9,Students are reading more independently than before.,Alecia WalkuskiAR 360 is ready to rumble!2018-11-06T19:01:46.081ZWe use AR to help our students track their reading growth and to set goals for themselves. This system allows us to conference with our students to discuss how they are doing with reading comprehension quizzes. We are able to discuss trouble spots and make a plan of action to help them be successful.,Set individualized goals for students
Track student progress over time
Integrated with STAR 360 assessments to help with placement,It could be a little easier to find certain reports if their names were more self explanatory.
On some screens, it can get confusing to move back and forth between the goals and quizzes screens.
It would be great to have a mechanism within Renaissance Place to alert admin to remove students from your classes when they move.,9,It is a great support to our school as we are re-implementing it this year. Our teachers are excited to dive back into it.
We received personalized training at the beginning of the school year that was invaluable to our staff.,,Renaissance Star 360, PowerSchool Student Information System,No,Product Features
Prior Experience with the Product
Existing Relationship with the Vendor,We would not change anything about our selection process.Verified UserGreat results with Accelerated Reader2019-04-19T20:42:48.533ZAll schools in the system use STAR Reading and Math, but individual schools determine if they will use Accelerated Reader.,Accelerated Reader helps provide students with needed practice in reading.
Students are motivated to read more when they see themselves making progress and approaching their goals.
The wide variety of quizzes available provides books on everyone's level and interests.,Some quizzes have words in the questions and answer choices that are above the level of the book they've read.,10,Accelerated reader has helped us achieve our goals of improving reading fluency and comprehension.,,Renaissance myON® ReaderVerified UserA Must Have for Student Reading Achievement2019-03-21T20:37:50.996ZWe use Renaissance Accelerated Reader on a daily basis with our students for testing their knowledge of books that they have recently read. The program gives feedback on engaged time, percent read of nonfiction vs. fiction, average reading level, and percent correct. It also allows us to keep track of student goals.,Tracking student progress.
Showing student growth.
Helping to target struggling readers.,none,10,Helps me to ensure that my students are progressing towards their reading goals.,,Renaissance Star 360Verified UserBuilding-Wide AR2018-12-11T20:35:45.151ZWe use AR for our school-wide reading and incentive program. Students set a goal to work toward and read/test throughout the school year. We hold quarterly assemblies by grade level to recognize the accomplishments of students and to further encourage others. Students enjoy seeing their success and encourage each other to do their best. I enjoy being a part of the success of students using AR!,Very helpful support staff.
Staff listens to user concerns and adjusts accordingly.
The program itself is very user-friendly,Students are always looking for books to be added for tests!,10,Students are reading!
Students enjoy reading!Rory Morse, Ed.D.AR in the classroom2018-02-01T23:22:18.151ZWe are using Renaissance Accelerated Reader schoolwide at Harwood Elementary in Vernon, BC. We are a K-7 school of about 420 kids. Everyone from Grade 2-7 participates in Accelerated Reader and has individual goals set. Students are excited to see their success on AR tests. We give out prizes for kids making it to the next level in Accelerated Reader. Classes reward students for achieving goals each term.
Our staff, students and parents love Accelerated Reader and are improving their reading skills by practising reading more.,Students read at their ZPD so they are reading just right texts
Success is the best motivator and AR quizzes make students feel successful
Accelerated Reader makes monitoring student progress easy for the teacher by easy to use reports and diagnostic tools,Reports should show total points and books read over the years.,9,Students reading levels are improving
Student engagement is improving
Teacher interventions are more focused,andrew taylorRenaissance2017-10-11T18:42:18.888ZWe use STAR testing for math and reading in grades 5-8 and have found that it truly helps us identify those students that are struggling in those areas. This gives us the opportunity to focus some attention on those students and their weak areas before the STAAR test comes around for those kids, especially the 5th and 8th grades. Over the years, we have found that this program really helps us project who will be successful and those that need extra time and help before the state test rolls around.,Accurate correlation to state testing standards
Program is very user-friendly
Support staff is always available to answer questions,As an admin for our campus subscription, I would like to be able to see when and what adjustments teachers are making on student preferences.
I wish the lexile levels would reflect true lexiles from STAAR testing rather than reflect the ATOS.,10,This has enabled us to identify students that need to be in an RtI setting, which has greatly increased the number of those students going on to pass the STAAR.
We can now easily track student progress throughout the year.
Easily identify trouble areas for students.,Study Island,Study Island, ComponentOne Studio, Campaign Monitor,15,5,math
reading
RtI,identify students in need of RtI services,hopefully lexile levels will improve in correlation to STAAR,9,No,Product Features
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Existing Relationship with the Vendor,I wouldn't,No,10,No,I have gotten very frustrated because I couldn't find something that I knew was available and have gotten excellent help from chat support.Verified UserDrop Everything and Read2017-09-13T18:44:44.538ZWe use Accelerated Reader school-wide to assess student comprehension and to motivate/cultivate life long learners. We can measure growth and/or regression in the area of reading comprehension when monitored regularly.,Accelerated Reader gives immediate feedback.
It provides clear and concise instructions.
Accelerated Reader provides data to assist with instructional planning.,I would like to see a feature that will notify the building admin that a child has reached their reading certification.
I would like a feature that would generate a half size sheet of paper to include a student's username and password as well as their ZPD.
I would like the rollover rights from year to year be given to the building admin versus the district admin.,8,All positive!
Perfect for individualized goal setting.
It motivates the students to read.,Google Forms, Canva, NearpodVerified User
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