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ERIC Number: EJ368905
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Reading and Writing Competencies of Adolescents with Learning Disabilities.
Algozzine, Bob; And Others
Journal of Learning Disabilities, v21 n3 p154-60 Mar 1988
The study analyzed communication performance of tenth grade learning disabled (LD) students (N=1,098) on the Florida State Student Assessment Test-II (a minimum competency test). LD students demonstrated better literal communication skills and poorer interpretive and written communication skills. Employers (N=240) also supported the importance of these skills for job performance. (DB)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Employer Attitudes, Expressive Language, Grade 10, High Schools, Job Performance, Learning Disabilities, Minimum Competency Testing, Receptive Language, Written Language
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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