A critical examination of the effects of colored paper on the academic achievement of fourth graders in reading comprehension and vocabulary
by Duggan, Mauna Sue, Ed.D., AUBURN UNIVERSITY, 2009, 100 pages; 3365530

Abstract:

Reading is a learned skill needed for life. It requires cognitive processing increasing with practice. This study examined the use of colored paper for comprehension and vocabulary assessments given to fifty-one fourth graders for the purpose of increasing test scores. All fourth grade students received weekly comprehension and vocabulary assessments on either goldenrod, Astrobright blue, green, or white paper for a period of one month. Scores were compared weekly on each color and results showed there was no color effect for either comprehension or vocabulary.

 
AdviserJames E. Witte
SchoolAUBURN UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/A 70-07, p. , Aug 2009
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsElementary education; Educational psychology; Reading instruction
Publication Number3365530
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