Question 1 of 37
Which THREE of the following statements best describe how improved fluency impacts a student's comprehension?
- A. Students experience greater comprehension and ability to make connections to the text.
- B. Students are able to monitor intonation and punctuation to understand meaning of the text.
- C. Students are able to focus on the meaning ofthe text rather than on laboring through reading the words.
- D. Students experience a neutral effect on their comprehension but develop a faster reading rate.
- E. Students are able to recall facts at a higher rate as they gain automaticity.
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Improved fluency enhances comprehension by allowing students to engage more deeply with the text. Option A is accurate, as fluent readers can make connections and grasp the overall meaning more effectively. Option B is also correct; monitoring intonation and punctuation aids in understanding the nuances of the text. Option C highlights that fluency enables students to concentrate on meaning instead of struggling with word recognition, facilitating deeper comprehension. In contrast, Option D incorrectly suggests that fluency has a neutral effect on comprehension, which undermines its significance. Option E misrepresents automaticity, as it focuses on fact recall rather than the broader understanding that fluency fosters.
Improved fluency enhances comprehension by allowing students to engage more deeply with the text. Option A is accurate, as fluent readers can make connections and grasp the overall meaning more effectively. Option B is also correct; monitoring intonation and punctuation aids in understanding the nuances of the text. Option C highlights that fluency enables students to concentrate on meaning instead of struggling with word recognition, facilitating deeper comprehension. In contrast, Option D incorrectly suggests that fluency has a neutral effect on comprehension, which undermines its significance. Option E misrepresents automaticity, as it focuses on fact recall rather than the broader understanding that fluency fosters.