Friday, July 26, 2024

The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study Ratings

 

Candido Brown
One of the most commonly used reading assessment scales for fourth graders across various countries is the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS). Considered a global standard for literacy and conducted every five years since 2001, PIRLS features internationally comparative data on how children read and comprehend material and rates how effective countries are at teaching reading. The rating also integrates contextual factors such as the educational system structure and students' home environments and learning support...

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Monday, July 8, 2024

Published: Assessments as Part of the Lesson Planning Template


Effective Tactics to Boost Reading Scores

 

Reading scores have reached alarming lows, with only 33 percent of fourth graders and 31 percent of eighth graders proficient in reading. While the pandemic worsened the situation, the decline started before 2020. Several evidence-based tactics can improve reading scores...

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Published: The Benefits of Teacher Training Programs

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