[ISLMA-Share] AR?

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We use AR for K-12, but we don't use it as the prescribed method.  We let
the kids read at any level, any book they want to read.  It is more to
create a reading culture, rather than a teaching tool.  I do find that the
kids keep reading in their busy lives. They do need so many points each
quarter, but it isn't a large amount.  Kids are allowed to test on what
they read for classroom novels, so not all the reading is even outside of
class.

I do know before AR our school circulated 170 books for 180 students in one
year.  Now my circulation for August 1 to April 1 is 8450.

Kathy Wickline
Unity Junior High Librarian
Tolono, IL
wicklinek at unity.k12.il.us

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On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 9:56 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Hello, all!
>
> I am wondering if your schools use AR and do you think it helps the
> students?
>
> If you do not use AR, what are strategies that you use to see if students
> are reading and learning?
>
> My K-12 district has used AR for grades 3 through 12, but no more.  I am
> open to ideas, suggestions, tips, shared experiences, ... as you are an
> amazing resource!
>
> Thanks!
>
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