168 Research Studies Support the
Effectiveness of Accelerated Reader

In total, 168 research studies and reviews support the effectiveness of Accelerated Reader. Of these...

• 143 were led independently
• 31 are experimental or quasi-experimental
• 25 have been published in peer-reviewed journals

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There is consensus among key federally funded organizations charged with evaluating educational products that Accelerated Reader is fully supported by scientifically based research. Moreover, these organizations agree that AR is effective in improving students’ reading achievement.

• What Works Clearinghouse
• Florida Center for Reading Research
• National Center on Student Progress Monitoring
• Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory