Authenticating Accelerated Reader: Collaborative Goal-Setting Within the Context of AR.

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Title: Authenticating Accelerated Reader: Collaborative Goal-Setting Within the Context of AR.
Authors: Schrader, Jacqueline1, Stuber, Laura2, Wedwick, Linda3
Source: Illinois Reading Council Journal. Summer2012, Vol. 40 Issue 3, p14-21. 8p. 1 Diagram.
Subject Terms: *Collaborative learning, *Accelerated Reader Program (Computer software), *Reading strategies, *Independent reading, *Reading exercises, *Computers in education
Abstract: The article focuses on the significance of incorporating collaborative goal-setting within the context of Accelerated Reader (AR), a computer-based program which is used by schools to manage the independent reading of students. It explores the study which reveals the need for collaboratively set goals, mentioning that the study also shows positive outcomes. It states that collaborative goal-setting also contribute to the interaction of students and teachers to determine an attainable goal.
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Abstract:The article focuses on the significance of incorporating collaborative goal-setting within the context of Accelerated Reader (AR), a computer-based program which is used by schools to manage the independent reading of students. It explores the study which reveals the need for collaboratively set goals, mentioning that the study also shows positive outcomes. It states that collaborative goal-setting also contribute to the interaction of students and teachers to determine an attainable goal.
ISSN:1082555X