Frequently asked questions
Students
- Can I read a book from a level above my year level?
- Can I read a book from a level below my year level?
- How many books do I have to read this year?
- How many books can I enter?
- I get an error message when I try to login - Please check your username and password. If you continue to have a problem ask your school’s Challenge Coordinator to check them for you.
Teachers
- Has the Challenge changed since last year?
- What do I do with the paper records and/or consent forms?
Parents
Students
Can I read a book from a level above my year level?
You can read books from the booklist for your year level or from a level above and they will count towards your Challenge total. You should check with your teachers or parents if you are not in Year 9 or 10 and want to read a book from that list. The Year 9 and 10 list includes titles for mature readers.
Can I read a book from a level below my year level?
You can read a book from a level below your year level if your teacher agrees.
How many books do I have to read this year?
Students in Prep to Year 2 are challenged to read or experience 30 books. Students in Years 3 to 10 are challenged to read 15 books in 2008. See Rules. If the books you read are on the list for a different level that's okay, but you still need to read the same number for your year level to meet the Challenge.
How many books can I enter?
You can enter up to 100 books on your reading list.
I get an error message when I try to login - Please check your username and password. If you continue to have a problem ask your school’s Challenge Coordinator to check them for you.
The system does not recognise the combination of username and password you have entered. Check your login details with your school Coordinator.
Schools
Has the Challenge changed since last year?
The Rules and the way the Challenge operates have not been changed. The Challenge booklist has been expanded and now includes a Year 9 and 10 list for mature readers.
What do I do with the paper records and/or consent forms?
Paper records and/or consent forms should be retained by the school for their records. Completion and verification of online records by the Coordinator provides the information required by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. No paper records are to be sent to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
Parents
My daughter has transferred schools. What do I do about her Reading Challenge records?
The system administrator will transfer student records between schools. Ask a Coordinator at your child’s previous or new school to email readingchallenge@edumail.vic.gov.au with a request to transfer the records to or from the school.
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