Schools around the world use online programs like Accelerated Reader and Reading Counts to improve students' reading comprehension of real books, but how can such software be used most effectively? In this unique resource, Keith Topping analyzes independent research studies and brings you best practices on quality implementation.

Keith James Topping is a researcher, educator, author, and international speaker. His interests are peer learning, parents as educators, social competence, computer-assisted assessment, and inclusion. Topping has written 27 books and over 400 other publications including 200 peer-reviewed journal papers.

1. Introduction 2. What is Computer Assessment of Reading Comprehension of Real Books? 3. Disentangling Opinion and Fact 4. So, Does It Work? 5. How to Implement for Increased Student Success 6. How Have Schools Done with Implementation? 7. Increasing Student Achievement in Elementary and High School 8. Improving Outcomes for Low and High Ability Readers 9. Using Favorite Books as a Major Motivator 10. Encouraging Careful Reading of Non-Fiction Books 11. Working Effectively with Disadvantaged, Spanish-Speaking, Disabled or EFL Students 12. Electronic Reading and Out-of-School Reading 13. What Bang for Your Buck? The Importance of Cost-Effectiveness 14. Summary and Conclusions Appendices A Implementation Quality Checklist B List of Studies Completed by Manufacturers and Not Peer Reviewed C How to Use This Book in a Professional Development or Study Group