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The Level of Prediction of Reading Comprehension by Fluent Reading Skills
Abstract
This study aims to examine whether there is a relationship between reading comprehension and fluent
reading skills of primary school students (2nd-5th graders) and their reading comprehension is predicted by their fluent
reading skills. This study had a survey design and was conducted in Kulu, Konya, Turkey. The sample consisted of
totally 72 students of whom 18 were selected for each grade level who vary from each other in terms of gender and
academic performance. Data were collected through “The Prosodic Reading Scale” and “Comprehension Tests”.
Besides, the data related to students’ reading fluency and reading rate were rated through the scales regarding video
records. Correlational and multiple regression analyses were used to analyze the data. Results indicated that reading
fluency, reading rate, and prosody are found to be significantly interrelated. According to the correlational results,
prosodic skills and reading rate were found to be closely related. Fluent reading skills and comprehension were also
found to be interrelated. The most significant factor that is related to reading comprehension was found to be prosody
as one of fluent reading skills. According to the results of multiple regression analysis, fluent reading skills were
found to significantly predict reading comprehension. The factor that best predicts reading comprehension was found
to be prosody.
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Publication Date
December 1, 2012
Submission Date
December 1, 2012
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Year 2012 Volume: 5 Number: 4