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How a Texas Elementary School Increased Standardized Test Scores by Over 60%
Learn how a Texas Elementary School increased student reading scores by an average of 67% and math scores by 47% using Beanstack to track independent reading.
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How a Georgia Middle School Boosted Reading Comprehension by Nearly 10%
Increase reading recovery efforts and build a culture of reading by offering students a platform that motivates and rewards sustained reading habits.
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Beanstack vs. Accelerated Reader vs. READsquared
Choosing a reading motivation platform is no easy task, so we've compiled a comparison chart to help you pick one that best suits your needs.
Key Features
Accelerated Reader
READsquared
Allows users to create, participate in, and manage reading challenges
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Highly-rated mobile app with over 40,000 reviews
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Scans ISBN numbers in a single step using the web and mobile apps
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Timer in the web and mobile app for tracking reading sessions
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Facilitates reading list challenges that allow specific titles to be featured in a reading challenge
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Built-in reading integrity tools like comprehension questions and logging limits
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Includes a tandem connection feature allowing users to link individual library and school accounts
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Includes a Friends and Leaderboards feature that lets users share their reading log
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Includes a Streaks system to encourage readers to log every day
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Includes a reading fundraising system to help schools and libraries raise money
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Includes family registration
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Offers readers the option to write book reviews
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Facilitates Bingo challenges including reading, activity, and review goals
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Offers teachers the ability to create custom reading challenges for their classrooms
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Offers teachers and librarians the ability to log for entire classes or individual students to track sustained silent reading and read alouds
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Facilitates school competitions among classrooms, grades, and individual students
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Customizable data and insights dashboard
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Provides custom and scheduled reports
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Includes a system for detecting and preventing counterfeit logging
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Includes reporting, insights, and leaderboards based on readers, classrooms, and grades for teachers and librarians
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Integrates with Clever, ClassLink, and other single sign on and school rostering systems
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Connects to the library's catalog for book lists and suggestions
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Imports reading automatically from ebook platforms, including Epic!
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Integrates with Alexa and voice technology
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Includes tools to easily upload data for readers using paper only
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Each client provided an individual client success manager
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Each client site given regular quality assurance reviews
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Kick-off calls and frontline staff training opportunities
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Complementary and professionally designed customizable marketing resources
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
24/7 helpdesk support and knowledge base
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Access to Facebook user group with over 3,000 members
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Annual sponsored summer and winter reading challenges
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Publishes and delivers original high interest nonfiction content
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Provides annual reports evaluating data and trends
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Offers printable reading logs and Badge Books that compliment virtual reading challenges
Accelerated Reader
READSquared
Includes ebooks with multiuser, simultaneous, perpetual access
Accelerated Reader
READSquared