Reading Program for Banks Road Elementary-Parent Information

Trailblazers,

Our students in Grades 2-5 have access to this reading program.  If used consistently your child has the opporunity to deepen their comprehension skills and practice reading strategies they are learning in class.  If you have questions, please contact Ms. Moore at dmoore4@wcpss.net.  She is our Achieve 3000/KidBiz Teacher Contact.  :) Mrs. Graf 

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Now your child can improve his or her reading skills at home with the same great technology program we're using in school: KidBiz3000.

Throughout the week, KidBiz3000 sends lessons. Every student in the class gets the same basic lesson, but the content is customized to match each child's own reading level. The lesson comes with a variety of fun activities to improve your child's comprehension, vocabulary and writing skills. As your child's reading level improves, KidBiz will increase the level of difficulty so he/she remains challenged and interested. Doing his or her best on the activities will ensure the best match between your child's ability and the content delivered. It is also important that your child's answers to the questions reflect work completed independently and without extra assistance.

Students use this program in class, but you can also share in the fun at home - or anywhere a computer is connected to the Internet. Here's how:

1. Log on tohttp://login.achieve3000.com
2. Encourage your child to follow these five easy steps:

Step 1:Respond to the Before Reading Poll.
Step 2:Read the Article.
Step 3: Do the Activity Questions.
Step 4:Respond to the After Reading Poll.
Step 5:Answer the Thought Question.

3. Explore other KidBiz features, including other articles, the Stock Market game, puzzles, and more.

We hope you enjoy exploring KidBiz with your child.