Accelerated Reader Student Survey Conducted by Janel Simonsen Introduction



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Accelerated Reader Student Survey

Conducted by Janel Simonsen


Introduction:
The Accelerated Reading (AR) program is being utilized in many schools today. This survey is meant to help us determine if the AR program is effective and how it should be incorporated in the regular classroom.

Please fill out the survey to the best of your knowledge. Circle your answer for each question. Be sure to answer all 16 of the questions as accurately as possible. Thank you in advance for completing this survey.

Use the self-addressed stamped envelope to return the survey to…

Janel Simonsen

PO Box 40

Lake Andes, SD 57356

(605) 487-7655

The Research Questions:
Does a student’s participation in the Accelerated Reading Program enhance their reading fluency, comprehension, and attitudes towards reading? Does it help to create life-long readers? If so, how should a school effectively incorporate it into the regular classroom?

Survey Questions:
End Results of AR
1. My zpd has increased since the beginning of the year.

a. yes


b. no

c. don’t know


2. I feel more comfortable with my reading ability than I did at the beginning of the year.

a. yes


b. no

c. don’t know


Reading Habits
3. I read only books that have AR quizzes available.

a. yes


b. no

c. don’t know


4. I read books that do not have AR quizzes available.

a. yes


b. no

c. don’t know


5. I read mainly because I want to gain rewards for my AR points.

a. yes


b. no

c. don’t know


6. I read mainly because I enjoy reading.

a. yes


b. no

c. don’t know


Availability of AR Books and Quizzes
7. My classroom has a wide variety of AR books and quizzes.

a. yes


b. no

c. don’t know


8. My school library has a wide variety of AR books and quizzes.

a. yes


b. no

c. don’t know


9. The local library has a wide variety of AR books available.

a. yes


b. no

c. don’t know


Use of AR Program
10. AR is used school-wide at my school.

a. yes


b. no

c. don’t know


11. I am able to use the AR computerized program without help.

a. yes


b. no

c. don’t know


12. My teacher offers rewards for accumulating AR points.

a. yes


b. no

c. don’t know


13. My school offers rewards for accumulating AR points.

a. yes


b. no

c. don’t know


14. Using rewards would help to increase my reading.

a. yes


b. no

c. don’t know


15. My teacher uses my AR quizzes as a grade.

a. yes


b. no

c. don’t know


16. Using AR as a grade motivates me.

a. yes


b. no

c. don’t know


Rating AR
Circle 1 if you do not agree with the statement. Circle 3 if you do not have an opinion. Circle 5 if you strongly agree with the statement.
15. I think that AR should be used school-wide at my school.

1 2 3 4 5


16. I feel that the AR program has helped me with my reading skills.

1 2 3 4 5


Comments

Add any ideas or comments that you have about the AR program.


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