Using the Raz-Kids reading program to increase reading comprehension and fluency for students with LD

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the computer program, Raz-Kids will assist in supporting independent reading as well as increase a student's guided reading level, fluency, and comprehension. Four 1st graders with a learning disability in an inclusive classroom participated in the study. The Raz-Kids online reading program was provided individually for 15 minutes each session during the literacy intervention period, 3 times a week for 16 weeks. The Developmental Reading Assessment was given at the end of each month to evaluate student performance on a guided reading level, fluency and comprehension. A single subject design with A B phases was used in this study. The results showed participating students increased their guided reading levels and fluency. It seems that the Raz-Kids program would be beneficial as a supplement to reading instruction and small group guided reading for struggling readers.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. Special Education

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Language, Literacy, and Special Education

Year dc:date.available

2015

Author dc:creator

• Marchand, Angela

Contributors dc:contributor

• Xin, Joy

• Learning disabled children; Reading comprehension; Computer-assisted instruction
• Special Education and Teaching

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/556

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1555