A comparison of two types of silent reading as used by children in different school grades

The problem is to determine the extent to which children in Grades IV, V, and VI are able to use two different silent reading methods: (1) reading to answer questions which have been antecedently given; and (2) reading to answer questions which are to be given after the reading is finished. It is co...

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Published in:Journal of educational psychology 1929-03, Vol.20 (3), p.169-176
Main Author: Gray, C. T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Elementary School Students
Human
Schools
Silent Reading
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Summary:The problem is to determine the extent to which children in Grades IV, V, and VI are able to use two different silent reading methods: (1) reading to answer questions which have been antecedently given; and (2) reading to answer questions which are to be given after the reading is finished. It is concluded that these grades are unable to differentiate and use the two methods in the most effective way, but the regular school work increases such efficiency yearly. Specific training would apparently aid greatly in the development of the two types of reading.
ISSN:0022-0663
1939-2176
DOI:10.1037/h0075878