Teaching a child to decode words is a critical early step in reading instruction. But just because children can read words doesn’t mean they understand them. “Reading comprehension ...

When material becomes difficult, skilled readers employ a variety of strategies ... allotment. 4. Keep in mind the process nature of reading, and support the students' efforts with meaningful ...

And yet, the 4th graders at ... who score lower on reading-comprehension tests perpetually behind their peers. “If students are always given materials that are below grade level, they will ...

In math, 8th grade scores were unchanged from ... Students who fall below it lack important reading comprehension skills; for example, a 4th grader scoring below basic might not be able to ...