Assessing Reading Comprehension and Related Skills
9.2 Language Comprehension and Related Tests
Learning Intentions
After viewing this module session participants will be able to:
- identify language skills that support reading comprehension
- select and interpret language-related tests to further understand the
source of reading comprehension difficulties
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*Please see the Transcripts resource folder located in Module 0 for a text copy of the transcript from this video.
Summary
- Language
comprehension difficulties can affect reading comprehension
- Language
comprehension in influenced by several specific skills, such as vocabulary,
background knowledge, and/or working memory
- Assessments
of the language-related skills can help identify the source(s) of the language
comprehension difficulties that affect reading comprehension
- Knowing a student’s language skill profile can assist in targeting interventions