The Relative Effectiveness of Reading in Large Print and with Low Vision Devices for Students with Low Vision.

Koenig, A. J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ442913

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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The Relative Effectiveness of Reading in Large Print and with Low Vision Devices for Students with Low Vision.

Koenig, A. J.; And Others

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v86 n1 p48-53 Jan 1992

This paper used a case study approach to explore the value of an objective procedure to evaluate the relative effectiveness of reading large print and reading regular print with low vision devices for 6 students (ages 8-16) with low vision. Data were collected on oral and silent reading rates, working distance, and oral reading miscues. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Large Type Materials, Low Vision Aids, Oral Reading, Partial Vision, Reading Ability, Reading Materials, Reading Tests, Silent Reading, Visual Impairments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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Note: Special Issue on Low Vision.