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Peer reviewedAmmon, Richard – Reading Teacher, 1974
Questions the usefulness of oral reading for adequately evaluating the progress of a learner, providing valuable practice in reading, or entertaining others. (TO)
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Oral Reading, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedPikulski, John J. – Reading Teacher, 1988
Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using oral or silent reading rates to evaluate reading ability. Argues that although there are potential problems with measuring reading rates, it can be a useful way of documenting students' progress. (MM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Problems, Oral Reading
Peer reviewedBergquist, Leonard – Reading Teacher, 1984
Offers several strategies for increasing reading rate without descreasing comprehension. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Eye Movements, Inner Speech (Subvocal), Intermediate Grades
