Reading Tests LEXILE and AR
Lexile(렉사일) 지수
Lexile(렉사일)은 학생의 영어 읽기 수준을 평가하는 지수로써, 미국교육평가기관 Metametrics가 개발하고 미국 50개 주 3,500만명 이상이 활용하고 있는 미국에서 가장 보편적으로 쓰이는 공신력을 인정받은 지수입니다.
이미 영어로 출판되는 많은 도서에 지수가 표시되어 있으며, 전 세계 유명 출판사들도 도서나 교과서를 출시 하기 전에 렉사일 평가를 받고 있습니다.
학생은 Lexile 지수를 통해 본인에게 맞는 적절한 책을 선정하여 읽음으로써 영어독서 능력을 향상시킬 수 있으며, 적절한 Lexile 범위는 학생의 렉사일을 기준으로 -100부터 +50까지에 해당하는 도서입니다.
※ 영어 독서 능력 향상에 가장 효과적인 책은 전체 내용 중 이해되는 분량이 75% 안팎 수준의 책입니다. 도서 이해도가 75%보다 낮으면 어려워서 학습자가 힘들어하고, 반대로 75%보다 높으면 너무 쉬워서 재미와 흥미를 잃는다고 합니다.
미국학년 별 Lexile 지수
About Lexile® Measures
The Lexile Framework® for Reading is a scientific approach to measuring both reading ability and the text complexity of reading materials on the same developmental scale. It helps educators match readers with text so they get the right level of challenge. Students receive a Lexile reading measure after taking a test that reports its score as a Lexile measure. When Lexile reader and text measures are used together, we can predict how well a student will likely comprehend the text. Students should look for materials with a reading comprehension “sweet spot” of 100L below to 50L above their reported Lexile measure. When your product is linked to Lexile measures, it’s easy for educators to personalize learning, and for students to accelerate their reading skills by tackling text that’s challenging, but not above their reading level.
Two Measures, One Powerful Tool
Your child receives a Lexile reading measure from a test at our school. A Lexile reading measure can range from below 0L for early readers to above 2000L for advanced readers. Readers who score below 0L receive a BR for Beginning Reader. If you don’t know your child’s Lexile reader measure, ask their teacher. More than 100 million books, articles and websites have received Lexile text measures. Materials receive Lexile text measures based on factors like their vocabulary and complexity. For example, the first Harry Potter book measures 880L, so it has a Lexile text measure of 880L. Using the Lexile reading measure and the Lexile text measure together is what makes Lexile measures different from any other reading score. You can use your child’s Lexile measure to engage them in reading materials that accelerate their skills, or, for advanced readers, find materials that offer more challenge but are also age-appropriate.
Accelerated Reader is a reading practice program that encourages students to read by allowing them to earn points and achieve reading goals they set with their teachers. Below is a detailed explanation of the program. For more information, submit your email address on the pop-up appears in this page.
Parent’s Guide to Accelerated Reader™. Your child will be participating in the Accelerated Reader™ (AR™) program. This guide is designed to answer your questions about AR. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or librarian, or submit your email address on the pop-up appears in this page.
What is Accelerated Reader (AR)? AR is a computer program that helps teachers and librarians manage and monitor children’s independent reading practice. Your child picks a book at his own level and reads it at his own pace. When finished, your child takes a short quiz on the computer. (Passing the quiz is an indication that your child understood what was read.) AR gives children, teachers, and librarians feedback based on the quiz results, which the teacher then uses to help your child set goals and direct ongoing reading practice. Children using AR choose their own books to read, rather than having one assigned to them. This makes reading a much more enjoyable experience as they can choose books that are interesting to them. Teachers and librarians help your child choose books at an appropriate readability level that are challenging without being frustrating, ensuring that your child can pass the quiz and experience success. If your child does not do well on the quiz, the teacher or librarian may help your child: • Choose another book that is more appropriate. • Ask more probing questions as your child reads and before your child takes a quiz. • Pair your child with another student, or even have the book read to your child. In most cases, children really enjoy taking the quizzes. Since they’re reading books at their reading and interest levels, they are likely to be successful. This is satisfying for most children. Best of all, they learn and grow at their own pace.
How much will my child read during the school day? According to research, children who read at least 35 minutes a day with a 90% comprehension rate (average percent correct) on AR quizzes see the greatest gains. Therefore, your child should have at least 35 minutes set aside for reading during each school day.
How can I help my child become a better reader? As with anything, performance improves with practice. Encourage your child to read at home. Create a culture of reading in your household by reading with your child, starting a home library, visiting your local library or bookstore on a regular basis, letting your child see you reading, and discussing books that each of you has read. When reading with your child, stop and ask questions to be sure your child is comprehending what is read. Reading with your child, no matter what the child’s age, is an important part of developing a good reader, building a lifelong love of reading and learning, and creating a loving relationship between you and your child.
What if my child doesn’t like reading? Using Accelerated Reader, your child will choose the books he wants to read. The teacher or librarian will make certain the book is at the right level so that after completing the book, your child should do well on the AR Reading Practice Quiz. Success on the quiz will encourage your child to read more. With guidance from the teacher or librarian, and success, even students who say they don’t like reading will develop a love of reading.