The Decline of Comprehension-Based Silent Reading Efficiency in the United States: A Comparison of Current Data with Performance in 1960 Assessment | Upper Elementary School | Middle School | High School Summary of Findings: The present study measured the comprehension-based silent reading efficiency of U.S. students in grades 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12. […]
Structured Silent Reading Practice: An Effective Educational Support for EL Students Instruction | Upper Elementary School | Middle School | High School | English Learner (EL) Summary of Findings: One fundamental goal of reading instruction is to develop the reading fluency, comprehension, and stamina required to use reading as a tool for learning. This goal […]
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Reading Plus Significantly Raises Achievement for English Language Learners (ELs) Instruction | Upper Elementary School | Middle School | High School | English Learner (EL) Purpose of Study: Reading Plus was widely used in Florida’s Miami-Dade County School District during the 2013-2014 school year. Among those using the program were many students designated as English […]
Reading Plus Significantly Raises the Reading Achievement of Both Lower- and Higher-Performing Students Instruction | Upper Elementary School | Middle School | High School Purpose of Study: This study evaluated the effect of Reading Plus practice on the results achieved by lower- and higher-performing General Education students on the reading portion of the Florida Comprehensive […]
Reading Plus Significantly Raises the Reading Achievement of Students Eligible for Subsidized Lunch Instruction | Upper Elementary School | Middle School | High School | SES Purpose of Study: This study evaluated changes in the reading proficiency of students who were eligible to receive free or reduced-price lunch under the National School Lunch Program, often […]