What does “reading maturity” refer to in the context of AR?

“Reading maturity” refers to the ability to comprehend more complex texts. As readers mature, they develop stronger critical thinking skills, enhanced vocabulary, and a better understanding of various literary elements and themes. This progression allows them to tackle more challenging materials that require not just basic decoding skills but also the ability to analyze, infer, and engage with deeper meanings within the text.

In this context, other choices do not embody the essence of what reading maturity entails. While memorizing texts or having an advanced reading speed might be part of the reading process, they do not reflect the cognitive and analytical growth associated with understanding complex literature. Similarly, a decrease in reading frequency would indicate a decline in engagement with texts rather than a sign of developing maturity in reading capabilities. Thus, the ability to comprehend more complex texts truly embodies reading maturity within the framework of the Accelerated Reader program.