Oral Reading Fluency as an Indicator of Reading Competence: A Theoretical, Empirical, and Historical Analysis
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- 1 July 2001
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Scientific Studies of Reading
- Vol. 5 (3) , 239-256
- https://doi.org/10.1207/s1532799xssr0503_3
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to consider oral reading fluency as an indicator of overall reading competence. We begin by examining theoretical arguments for supposing that oral reading fluency may reflect overall reading competence. We then summarize several studies substantiating this phenomenon. Next, we provide an historical analysis of the extent to which oral reading fluency has been incorporated into measurement approaches during the past century. We conclude with recommendations about the assessment of oral reading fluency for research and practice.Keywords
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