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ERIC Number: EJ660993
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-2194
The Role of Environment in the Development of Reading Skills: A Longitudinal Study of Preschool and School-Age Measures.
Molfese, Victoria J.; Modglin, Arlene; Molfese, Dennis L.
Journal of Learning Disabilities, v36 n1 p59-67 Jan-Feb 2003
A longitudinal study of 113 children (ages 3-10), including 35 with poor reading skills, found both socioeconomic status, Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment scores, and reading achievement scores were related to reading abilities, but preschool environment measures were more strongly and consistently related to and predictive of reading scores. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment, Elementary Education, Environmental Influences, Family Environment, Longitudinal Studies, Predictor Variables, Preschool Education, Reading Ability, Reading Difficulties, Socioeconomic Influences, Socioeconomic Status
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Special Issue: IQ-Discrepancy Definitions and the Diagnosis of LD.