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Tackling The Myths And Assumptions That Impede Reading In Schools

Weak reading ability is a widespread problem. Teachers in both primary and secondary schools estimate that a third of their students are weak readers and struggle to keep up with the content.

Half a day of curriculum time is lost every week to help children who struggle with reading, according to this survey of primary and secondary school teachers by GL Assessment.

Teachers estimate that a third (33%) of children are weak readers and need additional help to keep up with the lessons they teach.

On average, a quarter (26%) of children are being taken out of class for 30 minutes or more each week to receive additional reading support.

Teachers also say that 2.5 hours of curriculum time weekly – which equates to approximately 16 days of the academic year – is consequently lost.

The survey found there was little difference in attitude between primary and secondary or between English and non-English subject teachers.

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