Text Segmenting and Comprehension: Effects of Reading and Information Processing Abilities.

Kirby, John R.; Gordon, Christopher J.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Text Segmenting and Comprehension: Effects of Reading and Information Processing Abilities.

Kirby, John R.; Gordon, Christopher J.

British Journal of Educational Psychology, v58 pt3 p287-300 Nov 1988

Discussion of text segmenting and comprehension highlights a study of elementary students in Australia that tested two hypotheses, one concerning reading abilities and one concerning information processing skills involved in syntactic analysis. Tests that measured vocabulary, comprehension, and processing skills are described, results are analyzed, and further studies are suggested. (24 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Hypothesis Testing, Measures (Individuals), Predictor Variables, Psychological Studies, Reading Ability, Reading Comprehension, Research Needs, Syntax, Text Structure, Vocabulary Skills

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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