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Socioeconomic status and summer regression in reading performance

Polca, Melissa S.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1275050581

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2009, Specialist in Education, Miami University, School Psychology.
The following study examines patterns in reading performance as students progress from one grade to the next, while specifically exploring the potential of skill regression following summer vacation. In addition, the study also compared the post-summer vacation reading performance of students from distinct socioeconomic backgrounds, with the intention of examining the effects of socioeconomic status on summer regression. Trimester benchmarks measuring oral reading fluency were utilized in evaluating the reading performance of over 300 first and second grade students from a rural Midwestern school district. The results of the study indicated significant post-summer reading losses for all students participating in the study, with students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds incurring more severe deficits following summer break. With current federal objectives aimed at closing achievement gaps, such outcomes amplify the need for consideration in expanding the use of supplemental instruction throughout summer breaks.
Michael Woodin, PhD (Committee Co-Chair)
Jason Abbitt, PhD (Committee Co-Chair)
Tonya Watson, PhD (Committee Member)
Jane Cole, PhD (Committee Member)
27 p.
Educational Psychology; Elementary Education; Reading Instruction
summer regression; socioeconomic status; DIBELS; oral reading fluency

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  • Polca, M. S. (2009). Socioeconomic status and summer regression in reading performance [Doctoral dissertation, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1275050581

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Polca, Melissa. Socioeconomic status and summer regression in reading performance. 2009. Miami University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1275050581.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Polca, Melissa. "Socioeconomic status and summer regression in reading performance." Doctoral dissertation, Miami University, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1275050581

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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