Shark Reader Help
Reading Masters tracking, Renaissance setup, book discovery, official forms, and data protection.
Getting started
- Set the reader's name, grade, teacher, and Renaissance reading range.
- Set up Automatic Quiz Email for new Renaissance quiz results.
- Start reading. Individual quizzes scoring 80%+ are matched to the Reading Masters awards they qualify for.
Past Renaissance history
Already have quiz history? Download the optional Mac or Windows importer, run it from Renaissance My Completed Work, then import the generated `.sharkreader` file on the iPhone.
Get the Renaissance History Importer →Common questions
What score counts?
Each individual Reading Practice quiz must score 80% or higher. Scores are never averaged across books.
Does Shark Reader sign in to Renaissance?
No. Automatic Quiz Email uses a private Shark Reader address that you add to Renaissance. Shark Reader does not need your Renaissance password.
How do I bring in old quiz history?
Use the optional Renaissance History Importer for Mac or Windows. It creates a .sharkreader file that you import on the iPhone.
Do I need the importer for new quizzes?
Usually no. Once history is caught up, Automatic Quiz Email is the recommended ongoing workflow.
What does the AR reading range do?
Recommended mode narrows book discovery to qualifying books with known AR/ATOS levels in the reader's current range. It never changes award qualification.
Why isn't a book counting?
Confirm the quiz is in the current Reading Masters program window, scored at least 80%, and matches that award's qualifying rules.
Why does Preparing form take a moment?
Shark Reader is generating and filling the official PDF. Keep the screen open until the share sheet appears.
Where is reading data stored?
Reading data is stored on the iPhone with recovery copies and private iCloud backup when available. Check Settings → Data for backup status.
Email Calm Belt Code support with a screenshot. For importer issues, include the importer log when possible.