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Macaruso, Paul; Rodman, Alyson – European Journal of Special Needs Education, 2009
This study investigated the benefits of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) for middle-school students attending remedial reading classes. As a supplement to a strong language-based reading curriculum, a CAI programme that works on strengthening phonics word identification skills was provided to students in the treatment group. These students were…
Descriptors: Remedial Reading, Computer Assisted Instruction, Decoding (Reading), Reading Instruction
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Dennis, Danielle V. – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 2009
Middle school students who score below proficient on state reading assessments are often placed in remedial reading programs that focus on phonics and decoding skills and do not acknowledge students' literate abilities. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the reading abilities of young adolescent readers. Five assessments measuring…
Descriptors: Early Adolescents, Reading Ability, Middle School Students, Reading Difficulties