Numerous studies have investigated the relationship between the home literacy environment and reading motivation; however, their results are inconsistent. Limitations to previous studies include relying on parents' input concerning students' reading motivation, looking at only a few components of reading motivation, and focusing primarily on the…

This paper examines students' perceptions of their classroom environment and the possible effect of these perceptions on math and reading achievement. Additionally, the paper investigates the significance of gender and grade level on students' perceptions of the classroom environment. Participants were elementary school students in a large urban…

The rationale for the development of the Primary Pupil Reading Attitude Inventory is presented. The process of developing, using, and subsequently revising the instrument is described. Findings from additional studies are then presented to provide further information about subtest and item characteristics of the instrument. Appendices contain…

This investigation tested whether an experimental group using cross-level grouping made greater gains in reading achievement than a control group using the conventional approach of one-level-lower instruction in providing for underachievers. The subjects, 401 students in grades 4 through 8 (169 of whom were underachievers according to scores on…

A comparison of seventh and eighth graders' behaviors and achievement in K-8 and junior high schools shows K-8 students performing more favorably in all areas. Students in nine K-8 schools and nine junior high schools in the City School District of New York City were compared on reading achievement, attitude toward school, students' self-esteem,…