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Little, Callie W.; Lonigan, Christopher J.; Phillips, Beth M. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2021
This study investigated developmental trajectories of reading and math using latent-growth-curve analyses across multiple academic skills, measures, and multiple time periods within a single sample. Reading-related growth was marked by significant individual differences during the early elementary-school period and nonsignificant individual…
Descriptors: Reading Skills, Mathematics Skills, Skill Development, Elementary School Students
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Pritchard, Verena E.; Malone, Stephanie A.; Hulme, Charles – Scientific Studies of Reading, 2021
This study examined the longitudinal relationship between early handwriting skills and the growth of spelling and reading skills in a large sample (N = 569) of 5- to 6-year-old children unselected for ability. The quality of children's handwriting was assessed using five indicators (letter form, slant, rhythm, ability, general appearance).…
Descriptors: Handwriting, Writing Ability, Predictor Variables, Spelling
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Paige, David D.; Smith, Grant; Rupley, William; Wells, Will – Literacy Research and Instruction, 2021
This cross-sectional study measures decoding and fluent reading skills of a random sample of 250 first- through third-grade students attending a high-SES school. Growth was compared between proficient and struggling readers with results showing the latter group significantly behind their higher attaining peers on all measures. When student…
Descriptors: Reading Achievement, Reading Skills, Skill Development, Decoding (Reading)