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Accelerated Reader / Renaissance Learning : #AppFAQs - How do Students Login, Staff Login, Reset Passwords, STAR, AR Terms, + more

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Laszlo de Simon
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Frequently Asked Questions

 

How do Students Access Accelerated Reader?

  1. All students access via Clever  [More Clever Info : Students use their Google accounts to access Clever]
  2. The previous URL/AR site will not be accessible for students
  3. In Clever: NJ: click on the Renaissance app icon

                   Miami: click on the Accelerated Reader-Miami icon

 

KIPP Newark

& KIPP Camden

KIPP Miami
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Tip - Student Rosters: All students are updated from PowerSchool enrollments: if a student is enrolled in a Homeroom they will have access the next school day by 4am. Contact your School Ops team if a new student does not have a schedule yet.

Tip  -Student Logins:  If a student can't login to Clever to access AR, make sure they are typing correctly.  Teachers can reset student PWs directly for 5-12 students, or learn more about 2-4th grade logins

 

How do Staff Access Accelerated Reader as Admins?

  1. All staff access via Clever 
  2. When you sign into Clever, choose Teacher if you are a lead teacher, or Staff if you want to view other rosters outside of your teaching duties
  3. In Clever:
    1. NJ: click on the Renaissance app icon
    2. Miami: click on the Accelerated Reader-Miami icon

  4. KIPP Newark

    & KIPP Camden

    KIPP Miami
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How to get support for Accelerated Reader?

Here are some tips for troubleshooting on all things AR student accounts:

  • Make sure the student is using Clever: AR can only be accessed by students via the "Renaissance" app that is posted on Clever 
  • If a student is able to access Clever but having issues with using AR (eg the site is not loading or a quiz is not working) please reach out to the helpful support:
    • Chat: Any teacher/staff has access to Chat during school hours, via top right of AR once they log in via Clever [see below for more info]
    • Email: support@renaissance.com
  • If a multiple students, such as a classroom or grade level is experiencing issues with AR, please contact Data team to escalate the issue

How are custom word read goals defined?

 

How to run a ‘Words Read’ report (great for a poster!): Guide

 

How to delete a student quiz

 

How to create a custom “Teacher Quiz”:

  1. Log into Accelerated Reader as an admin
  2. Choose “Add Content” in the center of the home page
  3. Choose “Create a Book Quiz”
  4. Enter details of the book for Step One (if you haven’t personally read the book, all details can be found via google)
  5. Step Two: Click “Download Book Quiz Template” and you will be prompted to create up to 10 MC questions. (Again, use your knowledge or google)
  6. Save the word document into your documents
  7. Step Three: “Upload Completed Book Quiz Template” from your documents

 

* If you get timed-out, it is easiest to restart the process from the beginning

* After uploading step three, the test takes about 10 minutes to upload into the AR database

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