Students With Higher Silent Reading Efficiency Report Higher Reading Motivation and Reading Volume

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Abstract

Students with grade-level reading comprehension generally achieve comprehension-based silent reading rates comparable to typical speaking rates by middle school, while many lower-performing students do not. Students with higher reading rates also report higher reading motivation. This study examined whether this relationship between reading rate and motivation would also be found within groups of students with similar levels of reading comprehension. Data were collected from elementary, middle, and high school students who completed an online reading assessment. The study was replicated in five English-speaking countries. It was found that in nearly every comparison (three grade groups, three comprehension groups, five countries), more efficient readers reported higher levels of reading self-efficacy, interest, and higher reading volume.

Authors

• Alexandra N. Spichtig, Reading Plus LLC

• Jeffrey P Pascoe, Reading Plus, LLC

• John Ferrara

• Kristin M. Gehsmann, East Carolina University