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ERIC Number: EJ426453
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0671
Reading Time in School: Effect on Fourth Graders' Performance on a Criterion-Referenced Comprehension Test.
Reutzel, D. Ray; Hollingsworth, Paul M.
Journal of Educational Research, v84 n3 p170-76 Jan-Feb 1991
A study explored the impact of a regular, sustained self-selected reading program on four reading skills measured by a criterion-referenced reading skill test. Fourth graders received reading only, reading/skill instruction, or skill instruction only. Results indicated significant pre- to posttest growth for all groups for all the reading comprehension skills. (SM)
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Elementary Education, Grade 4, Reading Achievement, Reading Comprehension, Reading Improvement, Reading Skills, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
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Language: English
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