2018
DOI: 10.1177/2158244018797019
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English Reading Proficiency and Academic Performance Among Lower Primary School Children in Ghana

Abstract: There have been several issues about the reading skills and abilities of children in Ghana, and how reading proficiency might influence the academic performance of children. In view of the above, this study examined the influence of reading proficiency on the academic performance of lower primary school children in Accra. Using a cross-sectional survey design, 383 participants (Grades 1-3) were sampled in Accra. The children were administered questionnaires that measured their English reading proficiency, pate… Show more

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“…Our study findings were similar to other study results which documented that type of school, curriculum, and characteristics of the school correlated with children's school achievement [15,17,40,41]. It is assumed that when children enter school, school factors become more prominent [42].…”
Section: Plos Onesupporting
confidence: 91%
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“…Our study findings were similar to other study results which documented that type of school, curriculum, and characteristics of the school correlated with children's school achievement [15,17,40,41]. It is assumed that when children enter school, school factors become more prominent [42].…”
Section: Plos Onesupporting
confidence: 91%
“…years of schooling, type of school, teacher-students relationship, curricula of the school. [15][16][17]. Nevertheless.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Cimmiyotti (2013) stated that reading is fundamental at all levels of the educational system because all subjects in the course involve reading and this will lead to better academic performance. Nyarko et al (2018) in their study shows that a positive relationship between reading proficiency and academic performance. Palani (2012) present findings shows that effective learning reflects the reading skills of the students.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 87%
“…Introduction 1 Reading skill is a much-needed skill to be mastered by English as a second language (ESL) learners in order to excel in the language. Nyarko et. al.…”
Section: Motivating Struggling Malaysian Primary Esl Readers Through the 'Read And Record Project'mentioning
confidence: 99%