Effective Reading Comprehension with Computer Quizzes

EFFECTING READING COMPREHENSION WITH COMPUTER QUIZZES Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of periodic computer-based comprehension quizzes in reading classrooms. Two special education resource-reading classes were used in this study. The students in one of the classes (Class X) received periodic computer-based comprehension quizzes as they read various books. The students in the other class (Class Y) did not. Both classes received computer-based comprehension tests upon completion of reading various …

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