The Effects of Advance Graphic Organizers Strategy Intervention on Improving Reading Comprehension of Struggling Readers in Primary Five
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This study investigated the effect of using Advance Graphic Organizers Strategy on improving reading comprehension of learning disabled students in primary five . A total of 60 students identified with LD participated. The sample was divided into two groups; experimental (n= 30 boys) and control (n= 30 boys). ANCOVA and T .test were employed for data analysis. Findings from this study indicated the effectiveness of Advance Graphic Organizers Strategy on improving reading comprehension in the target students. On the basis of the findings, the study advocated for the effectiveness of Advance Graphic Organizers Strategy on improving reading comprehension in learning disabled students.Downloads
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