ERIC Number: EJ935096
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Jun
Pages: 24
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0196-5042
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Employing Reading Racetracks and DI Flashcards with and without Cover, Copy, and Compare and Rewards to Teach of Sight Words to Three Students with Learning Disabilities in Reading
Kaufman, Leah; McLaughlin, T. F.; Derby, K. Mark; Waco, Theresa
Educational Research Quarterly, v34 n4 p27-50 Jun 2011
The purpose of this study was to study the effect of pairing reading racetracks and flashcards for the teaching of sight words. The first participant was diagnosed with a specific learning disability in reading and writing and was also diagnosed with ADHD. The second participant was diagnosed with a specific learning disability in reading, writing, math, and social skills. The third participant was diagnosed with a specific learning disability in reading, writing, and math. Data were taken on the number of corrects and errors for select sight words. A combination multiple baseline with reversals and a generalization probe single case design was employed to evaluate the various interventions. The results for two of the participants indicated that reading racetracks paired with flashcards were quite effective in increasing oral reading of sight words. For a third participant, the addition of cover, copy, and compare and rewards improved sight word acquisition. A brief generalization probe to new words indicated that the gains in sight words did not generalize to new untrained words. The applicability of employing data-based decision making with our various interventions was outlined. (Contains 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Sight Vocabulary, Sight Method, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Reading Difficulties, Writing Difficulties, Mathematics Achievement, Interpersonal Competence, Worksheets, Drills (Practice), Instructional Materials, Rewards, Vocabulary Development, Generalization, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4
Behavioral Research Press. Grambling State University, Math Department, P.O. Box 1191, Grambling, LA 71245. Tel: 318-274-2425; Web site: http://www.gram.edu/education/erq/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4
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Language: English
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