Accelerated Reader (AR) is a proven literacy development tool that motivates K–12 readers, supports core instruction, and helps build literacy skills identified by the Science of Reading research. With over 220,000 quizzes, students engage in wide reading practice, while teachers gain actionable insights to guide instruction and monitor growth.
Motivate independent reading
Motivate, monitor, and manage students’ independent practice and support their stamina and skill growth through wide reading.
What educators are saying
Our students are hooked; they’re excited to be a part of the Accelerated Reader program.
Foster a love for reading
Meet Accelerated Reader [2:16]
Support every student on their reading journey
Motivated readers, improved literacy skills
Accelerated Reader motivates students to read more and read more widely through goal setting, personalized recommendations, and engaging quizzes. As students increase their reading volume, they build reading stamina, word recognition, and language comprehension skills.
A path to reading success
How Accelerated Reader works
Make reading a priority in school and at home. With teacher guidance, students take ownership of their practice and progress through simple, engaging steps that help build literacy skills and reading confidence.
1
Choose
Students get to choose from 220,000+ quizzes in English and Spanish, plus 500+ nonfiction articles, matched to their reading level and interests.
2
Read
Students get to read books of their choosing—at school, at home, or wherever they go—building stamina and confidence along the way.
3
Quiz
Once they finish a book, students take a short quiz on what they’ve read. Each quiz is written to ensure students have read the entire book.
4
Analyze
Educators gain instant access to powerful reports that provide quick and efficient insight into each student’s reading progress.
Better together
The power of the Renaissance ecosystem
Accelerated Reader seamlessly integrates with other tools in the Renaissance ecosystem, connecting accurate assessment data and practice resources to give educators a clear view of reading progress and guide every student’s literacy journey.
From Star to AR
Star Reading data flows into AR, guiding appropriate book choices for reading practice.
myON connection
myON books appear at the right level in AR, keeping students challenged and engaged.
Set students up for success
Tools and strategies to boost reading progress
Accelerated Reader equips school communities and families with focused tools and insights, helping every student build confidence and skill on their reading journey.
Create a culture of reading
Accelerated Reader helps administrators foster a reading culture through engagement, choice, and celebrating achievement. Motivated readers build skills that support success across all subjects.
- Inspire schoolwide reading habits
- Celebrate student growth and reading achievements for K–12 readers
- Support literacy development across subjects
Inspire a love of reading
Accelerated Reader motivates students to read with personalized, appropriate goals while strengthening literacy skills. By cultivating a dynamic reading environment, students develop confidence and curiosity that fuel a lifelong love of reading.
- Foster a culture of reading with Accelerated Reader challenges that engage every student
- Use AR data and What Kids Are Reading insights to supplement book collections that reflect student interests
Strengthen your core literacy program
Accelerated Reader enables wide reading on core curriculum topics, helping students build essential literacy skills like background knowledge and vocabulary.
- Set personalized goals to motivate independent reading practice
- Motivate students to read more, building skills aligned to Tier 1 instruction
- Track student reading growth and engagement through comprehension quizzes
Reports available in Accelerated Reader [0:27]
Empower reading growth at home
Accelerated Reader helps families champion their child’s reading success by tracking progress, encouraging regular reading, and fostering motivation and confidence.
- Use Renaissance Home ConnectTM to make reading a regular conversation
- Discuss books and reading goals to encourage independent reading practice at home
- Monitor reading progress and receive quiz notifications
Research-backed results
Proven impact in accelerating reading growth
Decades of research and classroom experience show that Accelerated Reader helps students improve reading skills. Based on the latest research study of 1.8 million K–12 US students, those using Accelerated Reader with fidelity showed measurable growth in reading achievement.
Integrates with your system
Seamless integrations to simplify implementation
Accelerated Reader works with multiple systems to ensure easy sign-on and rostering.
Ensuring literacy growth for all
The Renaissance Literacy Solution elevates every student toward grade-level literacy. By combining accurate assessment, effective instruction, and purposeful practice, including Accelerated Reader, students improve literacy skills and confidence every step of the way.
Indian Valley School District
81% of students scored proficient or above in reading
By integrating Accelerated Reader into their core literacy program, Ohio’s Indian Valley Local School District reported that 81% of their students scored proficient or above on their state reading test. Students engaged in purposeful reading practice, building skills and confidence that supported strong literacy outcomes across the district.
What customers are saying
See how schools and districts like yours use Accelerated Reader to boost reading skills and confidence.
Even when students meet their Accelerated Reader goals ahead of schedule, they don’t stop reading—they just keep going and going!
Kathleen G., Principal, Obama Magnet Elementary School, Jackson, Mississippi
Success builds more success. Renaissance has been with us each step of the way as we work to serve students better.
Rosemary B., Principal, Divine Mercy Catholic Academy, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Recognized for excellence
Celebrating Accelerated Reader’s impact
With a long history of supporting student literacy, Accelerated Reader continues to earn industry recognition for its positive impact on learning outcomes.
Tech & Learning Best of Show
- 2024
Tech & Learning Best of Show
- 2023
Digital Promise
- 2023
The Tech Edvocate Best Literacy App or Tool
- 2022
Funding is available for Accelerated Reader
From federal and state funds to corporate grants, learn more about resources that can help with the purchase of Accelerated Reader.
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Get the most out of Accelerated Reader
Learn more about Accelerated Reader with materials designed to give you an inside look at how Accelerated Reader supports reading growth.
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Foster a love for reading
Discover how Accelerated Reader accelerates growth for all learners.
Blog post
Creating AR quizzes for popular series
See how our team writes quizzes for the most requested books and series.
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Hi-lo books for striving readers
Read how our team writes Accelerated Reader quizzes for hi-lo books.
Report
What Kids Are Reading
The world’s largest annual study of K–12 student reading habits shows you the most popular books at every grade level.
Your questions answered
Accelerated Reader (AR) FAQs
Whether you’re supporting a student reader at school or at home, get the information you need to further understand how Accelerated Reader supports reading growth and engagement.
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