Using a Sight Word Measure to Predict Reading Fluency Problems in Grades 1 to 3. Issue 4 (4th July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Morris, Darrell; Perney, Jan
• Is Part Of: Reading and writing quarterly. Volume 34:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 338
• Page End: 348
• Publication Date: 2018-07-04
• Subjects: Reading disability -- Periodicals; Language arts -- Remedial teaching -- Periodicals; Learning disabilities -- Periodicals; 371.91405
• DOI: 10.1080/10573569.2018.1446857
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1057-3569

Abstract

ABSTRACT: After considering the relationships between (a) reading fluency and reading rate and (b) reading rate and sight vocabulary, this study addressed a very practical question. Can a cut score on a sight vocabulary task (1-min) predict level of reading fluency 4+ months into the future? The prediction was tested at multiple times point across grades 1 - 3 ( N = 305). Results showed that a sight vocabulary cut score (Time 1) was very effective at identifying children who could read with a minimum level of fluency 4 months later (Time 2). The tasks used in the study (word recognition and oral reading) transfer directly to classroom use. They can be used to identify at-risk readers and to diagnose the nature of a fluency problem.