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Robbins, Edward L.; Thompson, Linda – 1991
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library's summer reading program aims to help children develop a love of reading by giving them full control over what and how much to read. A study examined the effects of the 1990 program, with special attention to low-achieving students. A quantitative analysis was undertaken of 164 first- through…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary Education, Library Extension, Low Achievement
Download full textJensen, Kris; Papp, Stacy; Richmond, Barbara – 1998
An action research project described a program for improving elementary children's recreational reading habits through a combination of modeling by the teacher plus incentives to enhance students' intrinsic motivation to read for enjoyment. The targeted population consisted of three suburban public schools, grades 2 and 4. Analysis of probable…
Descriptors: Action Research, Elementary Education, Grade 2, Grade 4
