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Description

Accelerated Reader, created by Renaissance, is a digital program designed to facilitate the management, monitoring, and encouragement of independent reading among students in schools, libraries, and classrooms. Students select books that match their reading abilities and read them at their own speed. Upon completing a book, they engage with a computerized quiz to evaluate their comprehension through the AR platform. Each title in the AR database is assigned a readability level based on the ATOS formula, as well as a point value that reflects its length and complexity; students earn points by successfully passing the quizzes. These accumulated points help students work towards individualized reading objectives established by their teachers. Educators, and sometimes parents, receive comprehensive insights and reports detailing each student's reading habits, which encompass the titles read, comprehension levels, progress towards their goals, and overall reading volume. This interactive approach not only fosters a love for reading but also empowers students to take responsibility for their learning journey.

Description

STAR Phonics is an online tool developed by Renaissance that assists educators in swiftly and accurately assessing the foundational reading abilities of their students. This assessment evaluates proficiency in 12 essential phonics categories and identifies 102 specific phonics skills, providing educators with comprehensive insights into both the phonics patterns students have mastered and the areas that need further attention. The screening process is quick, usually taking just 2-5 minutes per student, and results are generated instantly without the need for manual data entry. It offers diagnostic reports at various levels, including individual students, classes, and grade-wide assessments; these reports reveal patterns of mistakes and gaps in skills, enabling teachers to customize their instructional approaches for individuals, small groups, entire classes, or even whole grades. Recently, STAR Phonics has introduced new features, such as audio pronunciations for every assessment word to enhance accuracy in scoring, as well as improved capabilities for exporting screener data categorized by phonics and by individual words. With these advancements, educators can gain a deeper understanding of their students’ phonics skills, ensuring that instruction is as effective and targeted as possible.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Renaissance Next Yes 

Integrations

Renaissance Next Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Renaissance Learning

Founded

1986

Country

United States

Website

www.renaissance.com/products/practice-instruction/accelerated-reader/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Renaissance Learning

Founded

1986

Country

United States

Website

www.renaissance.com/products/assessment/star-phonics/

Product Features

Product Features

Assessment

Certification Management No 
Individualized Assessments No 
Multi-User Collaboration No 
Proctoring No 
Scoring No 
Skill Testing No 
Surveys No 
Test / Quiz Creation No 

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