About the Intervention
Reading Mastery is a systematic reading instruction curriculum designed for students in grades K-6, available in three versions (Classic, Plus, and Signature Edition). The program can be used as an intervention for struggling readers, a supplement to core reading programs, or as a stand-alone reading program. Students are grouped by reading level based on placement tests. Typical lessons last 30-45 minutes and include 7-9 short activities covering phonemic awareness, letter-sound correspondence, word recognition, vocabulary, oral reading fluency, and comprehension. The teaching routine involves modeling new content, guided practice, and individual practice. Lesson scripts guide teachers, and signals and group responses keep students engaged. The program typically spans one academic year. Teachers participate in training prior to implementation and receive ongoing consultations. Student materials include storybooks or textbooks, workbooks, and test books, while teaching materials include lesson scripts and various supplemental components.
Statistical Findings
Positive effect: on reading fluency
No effect: on comprehension
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Focus Areas
N/APrograms & Services
General EducationDelivery Methods
Face-to-FaceDisability Support
N/ATarget Groups
Student(s)Citation
U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, What Works Clearinghouse. (2013). Reading Mastery. Retrieved from https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/WWC/intervention/729.
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