Reading & language arts


What do teachers know about dyslexia? It’s complicated!
The purpose of this study was to examine the concepts of dyslexia teachers know accurately as scientific conceptions, hold as misconceptions, or are uncertain. Implications for teacher training in dyslexia are discussed.
By: Tiffany Peltier, Erin K. Washburn, Benjamin C. Heddy, Emily Binks-Cantrell
Topics: Reading & language arts, Equity


MAP Reading Fluency technical report
This technical report documents the processes and procedures employed by NWEA to build and support the MAP Reading Fluency assessment.
By: Mary Ann Simpson, Cindy Jiban, John Newburn, Carmen Hall
Products: MAP Reading Fluency
Topics: Computer adaptive testing, Reading & language arts, Test design


Why students with dyslexia aren’t “at risk”
Researchers have made substantial gains in our knowledge around dyslexia. It’s time to dispel the outdated notion that students can somehow “get” dyslexia and stop using erroneous, ableist language of students “at risk” for dyslexia.
By: Elizabeth Barker
Topics: Equity, Reading & language arts


Fact or fiction? The 4 myths of dyslexia
It can be tricky to understand what dyslexia is and what it isn’t. In this blog, learn the facts about four myths about dyslexia and about possible indicators for dyslexia from preschool years through high school.
By: Elizabeth Barker
Topics: Equity, Reading & language arts


Equating words-correct-per-minute (WCPM) scores across passages of MAP Reading Fluency
NWEA equated words-correct-per-minute (WCPM) scores from oral reading passages included in the NWEA MAP Reading Fluency assessment.


The impact of English Learner reclassification on high school reading and academic progress
This study estimates the causal impact of 8th grade English learner (EL) reclassification on high school English language arts (ELA) standardized test scores, SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) reading, and on-track to graduate status.
By: Angela Johnson
Topics: English Language Learners, High-growth schools & practices, Reading & language arts


5 Guiding Principles for Improving Reading Fluency Assessment
This Michigan Association of Superintendents and Principles blog post examines 5 Guiding Principles for Improving Reading Fluency Assessment
By: Cindy Jiban
Topics: Reading & language arts, Test design