How valid is the Test of Phonetic Awareness (TOPA) when used
to predict reading skills of first-grade African American children?
The data in this study come from 56 African American
first-grade students. The mean student performance on the TOPA was well below
the expected norms, but the students’ performance on a reading measure was
within normal parameters. How can you explain this? Use the PDF version of this
report in the Education database of ContentSelect (item # 13215682) and read
the article to help you answer this question.
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