TY - JOUR
T1 - Multivariate Screening Model for Later Word Reading Achievement
T2 - Predictive Utility of Prereading Skills and Cognitive Ability
AU - Macdonald, Heidi H.
AU - Sullivan, Amanda L.
AU - Watkins, Marley W.
PY - 2013/1/1
Y1 - 2013/1/1
N2 - The present study used multiple regression to determine the predictive value of Kindergarten phonemic awareness, rapid serial naming, letter knowledge, and cognitive ability for predicting first-grade word reading and fluency. Participants were 131 first-grade students from a mid-Atlantic school system. A combination of predictor variables was found to be more effective than single measures in predicting later word reading and reading fluency, with cognitive ability, phonemic awareness, and letter knowledge contributing significantly to the prediction of skill. The results underscore the need to use a multivariate battery, rather than any single measure, along with consideration of intelligence, to identify children for early intervention.
AB - The present study used multiple regression to determine the predictive value of Kindergarten phonemic awareness, rapid serial naming, letter knowledge, and cognitive ability for predicting first-grade word reading and fluency. Participants were 131 first-grade students from a mid-Atlantic school system. A combination of predictor variables was found to be more effective than single measures in predicting later word reading and reading fluency, with cognitive ability, phonemic awareness, and letter knowledge contributing significantly to the prediction of skill. The results underscore the need to use a multivariate battery, rather than any single measure, along with consideration of intelligence, to identify children for early intervention.
KW - at risk
KW - cognitive ability
KW - phonemic awareness
KW - reading assessment
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U2 - 10.1080/15377903.2013.751476
DO - 10.1080/15377903.2013.751476
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84876326576
SN - 1537-7903
VL - 29
SP - 52
EP - 71
JO - Journal of Applied School Psychology
JF - Journal of Applied School Psychology
IS - 1
ER -