Release 3.0 of Reading Pkg. Has Better Reporting Tools

Release 3.0 of Reading Pkg. Has Better Reporting Tools Release 2.0 of the Accelerated Reader tracks the reading levels of books each student completes, automatically updates the average reading level and prints the results on a variety of reports. Students may choose from over 7,500 popular titles on the book lists, ranging in reading level from first grade to high school. They then read the book at their own pace and complete multiple-choice tests. An At-Risk report analyzes student data and identifies those that may need special attention. More than 18,000 schools have implemented the Accelerated Reader since 1986. Advantage Learning Systems, Inc., Wisconsin Rapids, WI, (800) 338-4204. DM

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