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The effects of dyad reading and text difficulty on third-graders’ reading achievement

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  • Lisa Trottier Brown
  • Kathleen A. J. Mohr
  • Bradley R. Wilcox
  • Tyson S. Barrett

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This study replicated, with modifications, previous research of dyad reading using texts at various levels of difficulty (Morgan, 1997). The current project measured the effects of using above–grade-level texts on reading achievement and sought to determine the influences of dyad reading on both lead and assisted readers. Results indicate that weaker readers, using texts at two, three, and four grade levels above their instructional levels with the assistance of lead readers, outscored both proficient and less proficient students in the control group across multiple measures of reading achievement. However, the gains made by assisted readers were not significantly different relative to the various text levels. When all assessments were considered, assisted readers reading texts two grade levels above their instructional levels showed the most robust gains in oral reading fluency and comprehension. Lead readers also benefited from dyad reading and continued their respective reading developmental trajectories across measures.

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  • Lisa Trottier Brown & Kathleen A. J. Mohr & Bradley R. Wilcox & Tyson S. Barrett, 2018. "The effects of dyad reading and text difficulty on third-graders’ reading achievement," The Journal of Educational Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 111(5), pages 541-553, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:vjerxx:v:111:y:2018:i:5:p:541-553
    DOI: 10.1080/00220671.2017.1310711
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