Accelerated Reader is a computerized
reading management program. It is a unique system for motivating children
to read and for tracking achievement. Students take tests on the computers
in the library or the classroom. Students select and read books of
their choice and take computerized tests when they finish reading.
The program keeps track of all the tests taken and points earned for each
participating student. The multiple-choice tests are made up of 5,
10, or 20 comprehension and recall questions. After completing the test,
the student is shown how many questions were answered correctly. The program
shows the answers for the questions missed and awards reading points to
the student's record.