Computer-assisted assessment of practice at reading: a large scale survey using accelerated reader data

TY - JOUR

T1 - Computer-assisted assessment of practice at reading

T2 - a large scale survey using accelerated reader data

AU - Topping, Keith J.

AU - Paul, Terry D.

PY - 1999

Y1 - 1999

N2 - This study explores the relationship between practice at reading, student reading performance, and organizational features of the school system. Data generated through a program for computer-assisted student self-assessment of reading comprehension (The Accelerated Reader) were gathered as a measure of reading practice for over 659,000 students in grades K-12 in one school year. Students and states performing high and low on reading tests were compared. The data suggested that student reading ability was strongly positively related to amount of in-school reading practice. The time allocated in school to reading practice on self-selected materials declined after grades 5/6. The amount of reading practice was negatively correlated with school size. More reading practice occurred in private than in public schools. Implications for action are discussed.

AB - This study explores the relationship between practice at reading, student reading performance, and organizational features of the school system. Data generated through a program for computer-assisted student self-assessment of reading comprehension (The Accelerated Reader) were gathered as a measure of reading practice for over 659,000 students in grades K-12 in one school year. Students and states performing high and low on reading tests were compared. The data suggested that student reading ability was strongly positively related to amount of in-school reading practice. The time allocated in school to reading practice on self-selected materials declined after grades 5/6. The amount of reading practice was negatively correlated with school size. More reading practice occurred in private than in public schools. Implications for action are discussed.

U2 - 10.1080/105735699278198

DO - 10.1080/105735699278198

M3 - Article

SN - 1057-3569

VL - 15

SP - 213

EP - 231

JO - Reading & Writing Quarterly

JF - Reading & Writing Quarterly

IS - 3

ER -