Studies of Elementary-School Reading Through Standardized Tests (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

William Scott Gray

 
9781331425342: Studies of Elementary-School Reading Through Standardized Tests (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Measure reading achievement with proven tests that compare oral and silent reading. This nonfiction study explains how researchers developed and standardized reading tests to reveal strengths and weaknesses in students across grades and schools.

This edition presents a clear overview of methods, findings, and practical implications. It covers how tests are built, how results are interpreted, and how factors like grade level and teaching methods influence reading success. Readers will see real examples from city systems and a wide range of schools, all aimed at improving reading instruction.


  • Side-by-side analysis of oral reading rate, accuracy, and silent reading comprehension

  • How standardized tests are designed, validated, and used for comparisons across classrooms and districts

  • Patterns of growth, difficulty of reading passages, and how study methods affect understanding

  • Practical insights for educators planning reading programs or evaluating student progress



Ideal for educators, school leaders, researchers, and anyone interested in how reading achievement is measured and improved.

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Progress of 2,193 Pupils in Oral Reading .P rogress of 2,654 Pupils in Rate of Silent Reading Progress of 2,654 Pupils in Quality of Silent Reading Normal Surface of Frequency Steps of Difference in Difficulty between Paragraphs Surface of Normal Distribution 45 53 54 70 72 83 Location of the Paragraphs of the Scale on the Base Line of the Probability Curve for Each Grade 87 Progress of 2,654 Pupils in Rate of Silent Reading Progress of 2,654 Pupils in Quality of Silent Reading 114 117 Graphical Representation of Achievement of Schools in Oral Reading 122 Average Scores in Oral Reading in Each Grade in All Elementary Schools and in Four Selected Schools 124 Average Scores in Oral Reading in Each Grade in All Elementary Schools and in Three Selected Schools 125 Average Scores in Oral Reading for Girls and for Boys in Each of the Eight Grades 127 Average Scores in Oral Reading of Pupils in Each Grade Using the Ward Method and of Those Using the Aldine Method .128 Average Scores in Oral Reading of Pupils of Different Nationalities 129 Average Scores in Oral Reading in Six Grades in the Cleveland Schools and in Twenty-three Illinois Schools 130 Average Scores in the Rate of Silent Reading of 1,831 Cleveland Pupils and of 2,654 Pupils of Thirteen Other Cities .. .135 Average Scores in the Quality of Silent Reading of 1,831 Cleveland Pupils and of 2,654 Pupils of Thirteen Other Cities ..
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text.

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