In the teaching of reading, diverse methods are available to encourage student learning. These methods include: testing and measuring; subject matter approaches; student decision-making and the affective dimension; and problem solving procedures. With testing and measuring methods, measurably stated objectives are predetermined for student achievement in reading. After instruction, the reading teacher measures whether students have been successful in goal attainment. In the subject matter approach, the teacher is concerned about the amount and quality of facts, concepts, and generalizations acquired by students. In the student-decision making and affective dimension perspective, students must make responsible decisions in selecting sequential reading material. Quality attitudes are inherent as students choose books based on personal interests. Finally, problem solving procedures emphasize reading as a means to solve vital personal and societal problems. Of these approaches, problem solving methods should be given major attention in the teaching of reading. (MM)