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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
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QRAC-the-Code: A Comprehension Monitoring Strategy for Middle School Social Studies Textbooks
Berkeley, Sheri; Riccomini, Paul J.
Journal of Learning Disabilities, v46 n2 p154-165 Mar-Apr 2013
Requirements for reading and ascertaining information from text increase as students advance through the educational system, especially in content-rich classes; hence, monitoring comprehension is especially important. However, this is a particularly challenging skill for many students who struggle with reading comprehension, including students with learning disabilities. A randomized pre-post experimental design was employed to investigate the effectiveness of a comprehension monitoring strategy (QRAC-the-Code) for improving the reading comprehension of 323 students in Grades 6 and 7 in inclusive social studies classes. Findings indicated that both general education students and students with learning disabilities who were taught a simple comprehension monitoring strategy improved their comprehension of textbook content compared to students who read independently and noted important points. In addition, students in the comprehension monitoring condition reported using more reading strategies after the intervention. Implications for research and practice are discussed. (Contains 2 figures, 3 tables, and 1 note.)
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Grade 6, Grade 7, Textbooks, Reading Comprehension, Learning Disabilities, Social Studies, Comparative Analysis, Reading Strategies, Progress Monitoring, Pretests Posttests, Middle School Teachers, Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Middle Schools; Grade 6; Grade 7
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 2004; No Child Left Behind Act 2001
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