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Zakaluk, Beverley L.; And Others – Journal of Reading, 1986
Since prior knowledge is positively linked with reading comprehension, methods of measuring prior knowledge are important. A word association test is a useful technique for evaluating topic familiarity and enables the teacher to make decisions about how much additional information is needed for students to process a text successfully. (SRT)
Descriptors: Association Measures, Associative Learning, Prior Learning, Reading Comprehension

Wood, Karen D. – Journal of Reading, 1985
Describes a procedure termed free associational assessment that uses free recall and associational thinking. A sample lesson is provided. (HOD)
Descriptors: Associative Learning, Educational Assessment, Prior Learning, Reading Comprehension