The Science of Reading

How many reading levels are used to measure literacy in Australia?

• 12

• 5

• 7

• 4

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

The government style manual recommends writing to what Australian year level so most people can read it?

• Year 7

• Year 10

• Year 3

• Year 12

Level 2 Reading Level covers Grade 1 to 6. What percentage of adult Australians are estimated to read at this level?

• 15%

• 25%

• 10%

• 44%

30% of adults have a diploma or higher degree. How many people read at the highest level?

• 15.5%

• 1.2%

• 22%

• 30%

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

If 3.7% of adults are below Grade 1 reading level, approximately how many people are affected?

• 1 million

• 3.7 million

• 20,000

• 750,000

It is impossible to learn to read after you leave school.

• False

• True

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

The biggest impact on improving reading is...

• Social background

• Ethnic background

• Good teaching

• Private schooling

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Detailed assessment of reading is essential to help improve.

• True

• False

To improve reading, short daily practice is needed to activate long term memory.

• False

• True

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Can teaching contribute to learning problems?

• No

• Yes