AR
Accelerated Reader FAQ’s
For more detailed information regarding AR policies, please see the entire document on the library page of the GOMS website.
Does my book have an AR quiz?
- Always check to make sure your book has a quiz Before you begin reading. To do this go to the GOMS website, click on the ‘Resources’ tab, click on ‘Students’, and scroll down to find the ‘Quiz Finder’ link, and type the title to search.
- Do not check for a quiz using another website or take the word of a friend.
- There is no option to write a summary or have an alternative assignment in lieu of an AR quiz
- Your individual AR goal is based on your STAR test score, the number of weeks in the quarter and the time provided during the school day to read.
How is my AR goal determined?
How much reading time is provided each day during school?
- Each Academy has a period AR/Enrichment. This is a 47 minute period that provides a quiet atmosphere for reading. Even though this time is provided during school, you may find it necessary to read outside of the school day in order to meet your goal.
How much of my grade is determined by my AR goal?
- Your AR goal is 10 percent of your LA grade.
What happens if I frequently miss my AR period?
- The teacher keeps a close watch on students who attend intervention and/or enrichment. If you are attending frequently, he or she will drop your goal at the end of the quarter. This does not mean that you will not have a goal. All students are expected to read nightly outside of their school day.
When is the deadline to meet my AR goal?
- There are four deadlines during the school year (one at the end of each quarter).
What is the point value for each book?
- The point value for books varies significantly and is determined by the program creators at Renaissance Learning, Inc.
Where and when can I take a quiz?
- Quizzes can be taken during your AR/Enrichment period.
- Quizzes may be taken before or after school in teachers’ rooms or in the library with a signature from your teacher.
Can I take a quiz on a book I read over summer?
- Students may take one AR quiz for a book they read over summer. It must be taken within the first 4 weeks of the school year to count toward their goal.
How can I check my progress toward my goal?
- Go to the GOMS website: click on the ‘Resources’ tab, click on ‘Students’, and scroll down to find the directions for "HOW TO view your Accelerated Reader Progress from home".
- At school, log on to your RLI account and click on the "View Goals and Points" tab.