[LM_NET] using Lexiles and AR

[Jennifer Davidson <jdavidson@USD393.NET>]

In the middle and high schools we use Lexiles instead of STAR Reading.
We obtain the students' Lexile ranges from the MAP test.  The problem I see
is that according to the Lexile website, the Lexile aims for 75%
comprehension, while in AR we are aiming for 90-100% comprehension.  When we
give the students their ranges, then, how much do we lower them?  I just
went to an excellent AR seminar and we are trying to make changes to make
our program implementation more research-based and supportive.  How do those
of you using AR and Lexiles resolve this issue?  TIA!

-- 
Jennifer Davidson
jdavidson@usd393.net
District Librarian
USD 393
Solomon, KS

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