ERIC Number: EJ872197
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Feb
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0938-8982
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The Efficacy of Repeated Reading and Wide Reading Practice for High School Students with Severe Reading Disabilities
Wexler, Jade; Vaughn, Sharon; Roberts, Greg; Denton, Carolyn A.
Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, v25 n1 p2-10 Feb 2010
This experimental study was conducted to examine the efficacy of repeated reading and wide reading practice interventions for high school students with severe reading disabilities. Effects on comprehension, fluency, and word reading were evaluated. Participants were 96 students with reading disabilities in grades 9-12. Students were paired within classes and pairs were randomly assigned to one of three groups: repeated reading (N = 33), wide reading (N = 34), or typical instruction (N = 29). Intervention was provided daily for approximately 15-20 minutes for 10 weeks. Results indicated no overall statistically significant differences for any condition, with effect sizes ranging from -0.31 to 0.27. Findings do not support either approach for severely impaired readers at the high school level. We hypothesize that these students require more intensive interventions that include direct and explicit instruction in word- and text-level skills as well as engaged reading practice with effective feedback.
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Reading Difficulties, Learning Disabilities, Effect Size, High School Students, Teaching Methods, Reading Instruction, Intervention, Reading Comprehension, Reading Fluency, Word Recognition, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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What Works Clearinghouse Reviewed: Meets Evidence Standards without Reservations
WWC Study Page: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/study/69365
IES Cited: ED544197