Renaissance Learning UK
Success Stories about Accelerated Reader Advantage
South East Region
| School | Case Study |
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| Woolwich Polytechnic School London  |
It has had huge benefits in raising the self esteem of all the boys involvedEven pupils who have only basic reading skills can achieve 100% on a quiz, as they are reading titles within their own ability. Our Learning Support department are using the program to work with our most needy pupils and they report that students are very keen on marrying reading with the use of ICT in this way. |
| Chatham Grammar School for Girls Kent  |
Developing a good reading habit!"It has certainly been successful enough for me to want to carry on and I would happily recommend it to other schools."Diane White, English teacher Parent Involvement
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| Lavant House Chichester  |
Major improvement in NFER tests scores!Head of Juniors Meg Gardner is "absolutely delighted" with the results. "We get a lot of new things in school, and while we're always willing to have a go, sometimes it's more in hope than expectation. But this has returned much more than we would have expected." |
| Holmesdale Technology College Snodland  |
Instant results give immediate positive boost and motivator to do better"There is no question Accelerated Reader has brought about a notable raising of standards. Its success springs from the fact that it makes reading positively enjoyable. Children actually want to read, which these days is quite extraordinary."Special Needs
Parent Involvement |
| City of London Academy London  |
Library is overflowing at lunchtime!"It has definitely created a buzz around the school. Boys in particular, have got much more involved than we expected, and I think it's the competitive element that has prompted them. If you look at the results board, there are a lot of boys' names towards the top of the list."Greg John, English teacher Special Needs
Parent Involvement |
| Geoffrey Chaucer Technology College Southwark  |
Lure of the computer motivates children"Looking back over the first year of using Accelerated Reader, girls are easier to encourage reading. It can be harder to interest boys in reading, but they will do anything to get their hands on a computer."Jeanne Lockwood, Librarian Special Needs
Libraries English Second Language |
| Hockerill Anglo-European College Bishops Stortford  |
Fool-proof way of measuring comprehensionThis increased interest in reading has led to noticeable improvements in pupils' reading and comprehension skills. Teachers have found it easy to link the system with class reading, and keep track of each individual's progress.Special Needs
Libraries English Second Language Parent Involvement |
| St Johns Senior School Enfield  |
Accelerated Reader is a winner"Today TV and computer games are big time! Both exercise a truly major influence in our children's lives and getting many of them to read is so difficult. Now the computer software developed by Renaissance Learning has come to the rescue!"Andrew Tardios, Headmaster |
| Sion-Manning RC Girls' School London  |
Accelerated Reader - Report on first four months with year 7"Because I am now able to read books at a higher reading level with a wider vocabulary. I have learnt lots of different words and am able to use them in my work and understand them in a book."Student |
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