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Read Core (Ch 1)
Chapter 1 Quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, approximately what percentage of 4th graders read below a basic level? a.) 3-5% b.) 8-10% c.) 13-15% d.) 30-40% | d.) 30-40% |
| Since ____, it has been well-established that phonological awareness is critical for reading. a.) 2000 b.) 1995 c.) 1990 d.) 1980 or earlier | d.) 1980 or earlier |
| True or False: Professors of literacy routinely make use of the empirical reading research when training future teachers. | False. |
| True or False: School psychologists generally have a good working knowledge regarding empirical reading research. | False. |
| Which is NOT a likely reason why there is a gap between reading research and classroom instruction? a.) Teachers unwillingness to change the way they teach. b.) Lack of easy access to research. c.) The overwhelming amount of research to sift through. | a.) Teachers unwillingness to change the way they teach. |
| What appears to be "the most scientific discovery that educators haven't heard about"? a.) Research findings about phonics. b.) The research findings about reading comprehension. c.) Research findings about how readers build sight vocabulary. | c.) Research findings about how readers build sight vocabulary. |
| What is orthographic mapping? a.) Ensuring letter-sound relationships are systematically introduced. b.) A strategy for enhancing spelling instruction. c.) In reading, the mental process used to store words for later, instant retention. | c.) In reading, the mental process used to store words for later, instant retention. |
| 8.) Prevention research indicates that we can reduce the number of struggling readers by: a.) 10-12% b.) 15-18% c.) 20-25% d.) 50-80% | d.) 50-80% |
| What does the best intervention research suggest about the most severely reading-disabled students? |