Decoding fluency did not uniquely predict reading comprehension in any grade 4–10, though it correlated moderately with comprehension (.47–.74)¶
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q2 i? In the presence of the oral language factor, decoding fluency was not significantly associated with reading comprehension in any grade, despite factor correlations of .47 to .74. → Foorman Barbara R. 2015
Evidence¶
Foorman Barbara R. 2015¶
Foorman Barbara R., Koon Sharon, Petscher Yaacov, Mitchell Alison, Truckenmiller Adrea. (2015). Examining General and Specific Factors in the Dimensionality of Oral Language and Reading in 4th–10th Grades. Journal of Educational Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/edu0000026
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Structural equation modeling across grades found decoding fluency made no unique contribution to latent reading comprehension; the article reports the null unique prediction and factor correlations "ranged from .47 to .74". No equivalence test was reported.
"While decoding fluency did not significantly predict reading comprehension in any grade, correlations between the decoding fluency factor and the reading comprehension factor ranged from .47 to .74."
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Decoding — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes
- Reading and Language — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes
- Reading Fluency — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes
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Decoding fluency did not uniquely predict reading comprehension in any grade 4–10, though it correlated moderately with comprehension (.47–.74) |
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Decoding fluency did not uniquely predict reading comprehension in any grade 4–10, though it correlated moderately with comprehension (.47–.74) |
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2015 |
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