Oral reading fluency, fluency training, and reading comprehension in sixth graders

Abstract

This study examined the relationships among a measure of oral reading fluency and two measures of reading comprehension in sixth grade students at two urban schools in the Midwest. In one of the schools, fluency training was added to the usual curriculum. Participants, all sixth grade students in the two schools, were administered the DIBELS Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) indicator and two district-assigned reading comprehension measures during the third and fourth quarters of the school year. Results indicated that ORF scores were significantly correlated with comprehension scores, although to a lesser degree than typical for earlier grades. Fluency training had a significant positive effect on both measures of comprehension but did not significantly affect the ORF scores.

Date of Award	2006
Original language	American English
Awarding Institution	Eastern Illinois University
Supervisor	Christine McCormick (Supervisor)