Renaissance Learning UK
Success Stories about Accelerated Reader Advantage
Scotland-Ireland Region
| School | Case Study |
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| Northfield Academy Aberdeen |
Motivates reluctant and challenging pupils"Even for those who will always struggle, no-one else knows how well they are doing other than pupil and teacher. Every day we are seeing pupils leaving the library with a big book and a beaming smile. That has to boost confidence and as a result, behaviour." Mandy Wilson, librarian |
| Girvan Academy Ayrshire  |
Competitiveness is a great motivator!"The level of book they are taking is also indicative of their progress. Some groups used to take the easiest book they thought they could get away with - but not now. They are going for books in their own range, which is what we wanted to achieve."Carol Morrison, librarian Libraries
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| Balerno High School Edinburgh  |
100% Increase in Book Borrowing!"The cultural change among teachers is in some ways even more significant. For some, seeing the power of a new focus on reading practice has been a 'road-to-Damascus' experience. They are total advocates for this system and are pushing for more reading practice, and on ways to involve parents." Clare Duncan, librarianSpecial Needs
Libraries Parent Involvement |
| Doon Academy Ayrshire  |
Results show steady upward climb in ability!"The figures showed a clear and steady upward climb in ability. It was the proof of what we already knew, that the system was giving us positive results, and it was quite uplifting."Kirsten Bax, librarian Libraries
Parent Involvement |
| Denny High School Falkirk  |
Encourages them to read the books properly"One of our second years was a total non-reader, and was convinced he couldn't read. He's now getting nine out of ten in quizzes, and his confidence has soared."Fiona MacDougall, Librarian Libraries
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| Ross High School East Lothian  |
Accelerated Reader creates a new reader, and an enthusiastic reader!"Close scrutiny of pupil reading strengths is possible with Accelerated Reader. The quizzes are in depth and well targetted - they're also hard to bluff your way through."Libraries
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