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Hamilton, Betty – MultiMedia Schools, 1997
Describes the use of Accelerated Reader, a computer program that instantly provides scored tests on a variety of books read by high school ESL (English as a Second Language) students as free voluntary reading. Topics include reading improvement programs, including writing assignments; and changes in students' reading habits. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, English (Second Language), Reading Habits
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Direct linkMallette, Marla H.; Henk, William A.; Melnick, Steven A. – Journal of Literacy Research, 2004
Although the highly popular Accelerated Reader (AR) book reading incentive program claims to motivate children of all reading ability levels, very little independent empirical research has examined this assertion. To help fill this void, we used two related three-factor mixed designs with Method (AR vs. Control), Gender, and either Grade Level…
Descriptors: Reading Ability, Incentives, Motivation Techniques, Reading Attitudes
