In reading assessment, what does 'reading fluency' encompass beyond mere reading speed?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Accuracy, appropriate reading rate, and natural expressive phrasing (prosody)
- Step 1: Fluency consists of three interconnected elements: automatic word recognition (accuracy), suitable pacing (rate), and expressive intonation (prosody). Step 2. Fluent reading frees cognitive working memory so the reader can focus on comprehension. Answer: Accuracy, appropriate reading rate, and natural expressive phrasing (prosody). Why not the others: Vocal volume, page-turning speed, and rote recitation do not measure authentic reading fluency.
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