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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the extent that reading performance (as measured by curriculum-based measures [CBM] of oral reading fluency [ORF] and Maze reading comprehension), is related to math performance (as measured by CBM math computation and applied math). Additionally, this study examined which of the two reading measures was a better predictor of applied math performance. Results of multiple hierarchical regression analyses indicated that math computation was the best predictor of applied math performance, followed by the Maze task. Also, results indicated that ORF did not significantly predict applied math test scores above and beyond math computation and Maze. Thus, from these results it appears that for fourth and fifth grade students, reading comprehension as measured by the Maze plays a more important role in predicting applied math performance than oral reading fluency.
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Rutherford-Becker, K.J., Vanderwood, M.L. Evaluation of the Relationship Between Literacy and Mathematics Skills As Assessed By Curriculum-Based Measures. Contemp School Psychol 14, 23–34 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03340948
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