Predictive Models of Word Reading Fluency in Hebrew

Adi Shechter; Orly Lipka; Tami Katzir; Tami Katzir

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01882

Frontiers in Psychology (Oct 2018)

Predictive Models of Word Reading Fluency in Hebrew

Adi Shechter,
Orly Lipka,
Tami Katzir,
Tami Katzir

Affiliations

Adi Shechter: Department of Learning Disabilities, Edmond J. Safra Brain Research Center, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
Orly Lipka: Department of Learning Disabilities, Edmond J. Safra Brain Research Center, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
Tami Katzir: Department of Learning Disabilities, Edmond J. Safra Brain Research Center, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
Tami Katzir: Department of Special Education, Edmond J. Safra Brain Research Center, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01882
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 9

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This study examined a multi-componential approach to reading fluency in first and third grade Hebrew speaking children. Measures of naming speed, phonological awareness (PA), morphological awareness (MA), syntax awareness, and vocabulary were administered to first (N = 68) and third (N = 67) graders. Hierarchical regression models revealed that in both grades, naming speed accounted for most of the variance in each model. However, while in the first grade, word reading fluency was also predicted by vocabulary, in the third grade, both PA and MA were significant additional predictors. Predictive models of word reading fluency in Hebrew and applied implications are proposed.

Published in Frontiers in Psychology

ISSN: 1664-1078 (Online)
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Philosophy. Psychology. Religion: Psychology
Website: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology

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