Using Readable English leads to reading gains for rural elementary students: An experimental study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study measured whether and to what degree Readable English effectively improves reading fluency and comprehension skills of adolescent learners.

Methods

This experimental study (N = 855) measured the efficacy of two different multiple component reading programs for students in grades three, four, and five. Students were pre-and post-tested using EasyCBM Grade Level Reading Benchmarks. Students scoring at/below the 30th percentile on either benchmark were also assessed with the WRMT-3 Passage Reading Comprehension and Oral Reading Fluency measures. Students received 45-60 instructional hours in either Readable English or Amplify CKLA during their regular ELA class.

Results

Students who received Readable English instruction significantly outperformed stu

SUBMITTER: Coggins JV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10358931 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature