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Individual Differences in Reading Ability: A New Perspective

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This chapter will trace developments in the attempt to describe and understand individual differences in reading ability which have considerable significance for educational psychologists. It begins with the psychometric tradition and moves through the analysis of component skills to the study of understanding, strategies and goals. The perspective grows beyond looking at the individual as a complex of abilities and incorporates the learner’s intentions and knowledge. This has important consequences for psychological and educational practice in relation to research, diagnosis of difficulty, and approaches to teaching.

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  1. Hazel Francis
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  1. University of Calgary, Canada

    Christopher Bagley

  2. University of Manchester, UK

    Gajendra K. Verma

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Francis, H. (1986). Individual Differences in Reading Ability: A New Perspective. In: Bagley, C., Verma, G.K. (eds) Personality, Cognition and Values. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-07599-7_6

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