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ERIC Number: EJ1024222
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Jun
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0734-2829
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Predictive Validity and Accuracy of Oral Reading Fluency for English Learners
Vanderwood, Michael L.; Tung, Catherine Y.; Checca, C. Jason
Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, v32 n3 p249-258 Jun 2014
The predictive validity and accuracy of an oral reading fluency (ORF) measure for a statewide assessment in English language arts was examined for second-grade native English speakers (NESs) and English learners (ELs) with varying levels of English proficiency. In addition to comparing ELs with native English speakers, the impact of English proficiency was examined among ELs. The results suggest that the predictive validity of ORF is stronger for native English speakers than for ELs. ORF scores for ELs with intermediate English proficiency were less correlated to the state assessment than for other EL subgroups. Similarly, the predictive accuracy of ORF was found to vary by English proficiency. Results suggest that ELs should not be treated as a homogeneous group and that cut scores should be used with caution.
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Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
Education Level: Grade 2; Elementary Education; Primary Education; Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: California
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS)
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