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MAP Reading Fluency theory of action
August 2021
By: Mary Ann Simpson

Description
The MAP Reading Fluency theory of action shows the hypothesized mechanisms of change and intermediate goals leading to the overarching goal of helping all students read fluently with comprehension.
Read the white paperTopics: Equity, Measurement & scaling
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