Renaissance Accelerated Reader Pros and Cons

Renaissance Accelerated Reader offers teachers a means of student accountability with a robust means of data collection. The Goal setting is an imperative tool for all reading educators. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are so many features available in Renaissance Axcwlerated Reader. The biggest difficulty is in finding the time to utilize them all well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The most helpful thing about Accelerated Reader is that it encourages students to read. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is nothing that I dislike about Accelerated Reader. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Acellerated Reader is the most successful reading program I have ever seen. I have been in education since 2003. There is not a better program out there. AR offers practice in all areas of reading. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only complaint I would have is that it is student driven. In most cases, this is awesome and students love to choose their own reading. Avoidant readers don't love AR though. I do use this time to try and invoke interest and sometimes it works. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Renaissance Accelerated Reader allows me to tailor lessons in reading to fit the needs of each of my students needs while incorporating their strengths, interests, and character. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing I dislike about Renaissance Accelerated Reader is that sometimes the students are not able to check if the book has an AR test before they read it. Then I will read the book and create a test for them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the way Accelerated Reader motivates students to read. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It can be misused if not monitored. It is not meant to teach reading. It is a tool to increase student reading. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love the easiness of it. It gives clear instructions on how to use it. The new updates that were done last year are great. I like the new goal classification system. This year they have replaced the ATOS reading level with the Reading Range and I love it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is not much about Renaissance Accelerated Reader that I dislike. The Accelerated Book Finder is a great tool as well. I don't see anywhere that there is needed improvement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Renaissance is a helpful already made program that holds students accountable for the book(s) they are independently reading. Students being able to take a quick checkpoint of 5 -10 questions, followed by earning badges and treats at our school. Kids get excited about reading . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The least favorite thing about AR is the taking the time to look up book titles otherwise it is hard for them to take a test. Students in K-12 struggle typing in title vs ar quiz # Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Renaissance Accelerated Reader offers so much more than accountability. If used properly, Accelerated Reader provides statistics and data teachers can use to align lessons and group students. The program offers visual reports and goal setting as well as rewards. As a teacher using the program, I have experienced great growth and excitement in my students. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Many teachers feel that AR is just a test. I dislike that we don't always promote all of the other features of the program. It is a very helpful tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Students are intrinsically motivated to read through the process of earning badges or points. They are also held accountable through testing and therefore take their time to read books more thoroughly. Also, the AR book leveling system is straightforward, though you can use any leveling system. With AR, students are selecting books that are within their ZPD and having successful interactions with texts at an appropriate level. Reports and student progress are easy to see and commincate to parents. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have found little I dislike, the most probably being that the points system is complicated for younger children to understand. However, this year, AR updated with a different option for younger students that used badges instead of points, and the students were able to understand and be more successful with that format. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Renaissance Accelerated Reader helps me by providing a way to assess comprehension and encourage independent reading among my students. There are so many titles included that virtually every book a child might have at home is included in the database! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some parents think that Renaissance Accelerated Reader limits what their children can read. While I do expect my students to stay within their suggested ZPD reading ranges, I do allow students to read above their ranges when they demonstrate an 85% or higher comprehension on tests or when their parents are reading along with them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.