Foundations in Learning

This project team will develop and test iASK, an app intended to assess and support increased word recognition among middle school students who struggle to read. The 2013 National Assessment of Education Progress reported that 66% of middle school students scored below proficient in reading, and 22% scored below basic, the lowest performance level. Students who struggle to read often have deficits in word recognition, which, in turn, inhibits comprehension. In general, students who have word...