Word Reading Accuracy and Reaction Time: Underlying Constructs and Developmental Patterns of Korean Students

• In Event: English Language Learners and Literacy Proficiencies

Abstract

Word reading is one of the key milestones of reading development and multidimensional construct including accuracy and automaticity. This study examined the multidimensional construct of word reading and developmental differences in the context of Korean language. The authors assessed word reading accuracy and reaction time of Korean students in Grades 1 through 10. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a four-factor solution encompassing real word reading RT, real word reading accuracy, pseudoword reading RT, and pseudoword reading accuracy. Multivariate analysis of variance demonstrated a significant increase in accuracy and decrease in RT from lower elementary to upper elementary grades. Those findings highlighted the importance of considering word characteristics and automaticity for comprehensive word reading assessment.

Authors

• Nayoung Yoon, University of Texas at Austin

• Ae-Hwa Kim, Dankook University