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ERIC Number: EJ602239
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-4805
Theory-Based Prediction of Early Reading.
Kirby, John R.; Parrila, Rauno K.
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, v45 n4 p428-47 Win 1999
Presents a cognitive theory of learning to read and examples of how its theoretical constructs can be measured. Measures of five phonological processing constructs were administered to 161 kindergarten children. Phonological awareness, naming speed, and letter recognition were the most frequent significant predictors of reading achievement in grades 1-3. Contains 29 references. (Author/SV)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Learning Theories, Phonology, Primary Education, Reading Achievement, Reading Processes, Reading Skills, Reading Tests, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Phonological Processing; Phonological Skills
Note: Theme issue title: "Measurement and Evaluation: Current and Future Research Directions for the New Millennium."