Re: Target: Improving Reading Comprehension Test Score

[pat turner <pat_turner@cartersville.k12.ga.us>]

Dear LM_NET members.

We are a charter middle school and one of goals is to raise
reading comprehension test scores. Does anyone know where we
can find definitive research that lists proven techniques
used in schools that raised reading comprehension test
scores on standardized tests?

Unfortunately we are not talking about instilling a love of
reading.....just raising test scores.  I am hoping that I
will find research that supports reading good literature
improves test scores; not just going over the reading
comprehension skills in the classroom,

Also, does anyone have definitive research about
Accelerated Reader improving test scores...not antecdotal.
Everyone has an opinion... I need research.

I don't want to start a heated argument or debate about this
topic(improving reading test scores)....I just need some
help finding definitive research.

I will post a hit.

Thanks In Advance!

Pat :-)




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Pat W.Turner, Library Media Specialist       (770) 382-3666
pat_turner@cartersville.k12.ga.us                                    (770) 387-7495
(FAX)
Cartersville Middle School
810 Douthits Ferry Road
Cartersville, GA 30120

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