The efficacy of computer-based supplementary phonics programs for advancing reading skills in at-risk elementary students

Journal of Research in Reading

Volumn 29, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 162-172

  Macaruso, Paul ^a   Hook, Pamela E ^b   McCabe, Robert ^c  

^a Department of Psychology   (United States)

^b MGH INSTITUTE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS   (United States)

^c Lexia Learning Systems   (United States)

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EID: 33645670343     PISSN: 01410423     EISSN: 14679817     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9817.2006.00282.x     Document Type: Article

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