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Peer reviewedJoshi, R. Malatesha; Aaron, P. G. – Journal of Research in Reading, 2002
Establishes a suitable composite index which combines speed and accuracy in the measurement of decoding skill. Examines whether speed acts as a confounding factor in the measurement of decoding ability. Sees whether familiarity with the word acts as a confounding factor in the assessment of spelling skills. Indicates that including word-naming…
Descriptors: Decoding (Reading), Elementary Education, Familiarity, Grade 2
Peer reviewedAaron, P. G.; Joshi, R. M.; Ayotollah, Mahboobeh; Ellsberry, Annie; Henderson, Janet; Lindsey, Kim – Reading and Writing: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 1999
Considers the relationship between decoding and sight-word reading. Investigates whether to use the whole-word method or to build decoding skills before introducing sight words. Sets up five goals to address these issues. Concludes that sight-word reading instruction is likely to be successful if decoding skills are firmly established first. (SC)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Decoding (Reading), Elementary Education, Reading Difficulties
