Surrey schools study impact of effective pedagogy on Accelerated Reader
9 December, 2014
A partnership of schools in Surrey has conducted a study into the development of effective reading schemes, finding that effective pedagogy is key to the successful implementation of Accelerated Reader.
More Christmas Collections
8 December, 2014
As Christmas approaches, students will be reaching for books to get them in the festive spirit. We have searched through the archives to bring you a collection of books with Accelerated Reader quizzes that will keep your students gripped over the Christmas holidays.
Planning an effective data team meeting
25 November, 2014
"Weighing the pig doesn't make it fatter," the saying goes. That's why we strongly recommend regular data team meetings as an essential part of the learning cycle. The goal of a data team meeting is to decide how to respond to students' assessment results. From my experience working closely with schools who use Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Maths, I have seen that the schools making the greatest gains in student progress are the ones where assessments are followed by effective data team meetings.
Renaissance Learning to exhibit and host seminar programme at the Bett Show 2015
21 November, 2014
We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Bett Show from 21st - 24th January 2015. In addition to our stand, we will be hosting a series of seminars and one-on-one sessions in our dedicated Gallery Suite room during the show.
Opal Plumstead, Picture Perfect and the Long Haul quizzes just released for Accelerated Reader
20 November, 2014
This week has seen the release of quizzes for three high-profile books by best-selling authors Jacqueline Wilson, Holly Smale and Jeff Kinney.
Leading author GP Taylor cites AR as best scheme to turn children into readers
14 November, 2014
GP Taylor, the best-selling author of Shadowmancer, Wormwood and Tersias, has cited Accelerated Reader as the 'best' reading programme for students.
NLT research shows positive impact of AR on students' reading habits
13 November, 2014
In the second report of its kind, independent research from the National Literacy Trust has shown that students who use Accelerated Reader have more positive attitudes towards reading than their peers.
Reading and Maths Dashboards rolling out from Wednesday 12th November
10 November, 2014
The Reading and Maths Dashboards will appear on Renaissance Place sites by the end of this week. These Dashboards are interactive screens that help teachers to visualise and respond to assessment data much more intuitively than before.
Renaissance Learning MD interviewed in Peirene Press newspaper
3 November, 2014
The latest edition of the Peirene Press newspaper carries an interview with Dirk Foch, our Managing Director. The newspaper is an annual publication from Peirene Press featuring commentary on European literature and translation.
Developing high-quality reading practice quizzes for Accelerated Reader
28 October, 2014
Accelerated Reader quizzes are fun, and students are motivated by seeing their success. But what makes a good quiz and how do we go about producing them?