Date Approved
6-4-2015
Embargo Period
3-3-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. Special Education
Department
Language, Literacy, and Special Education
College
College of Education
Advisor
Xin, Joy
Subject(s)
Learning disabled children; Reading comprehension; Computer-assisted instruction
Disciplines
Special Education and Teaching
Abstract
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.
Recommended Citation
Marchand, Angela, "Using the Raz-Kids reading program to increase reading comprehension and fluency for students with LD" (2015). Theses and Dissertations. 556.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/556
