FTCE Reading K-12 Practice Exam

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When evaluating a new approach to reading comprehension, what feature should a teacher prioritize?

The popularity of the book among students.
Whether the results of the research the author conducted are reliable and valid.
The number of pages in the book.
How engaging the writing style is.

The correct answer is: Whether the results of the research the author conducted are reliable and valid.

Prioritizing the reliability and validity of research results is crucial when evaluating a new approach to reading comprehension. Reliable research means that the findings are consistent and can be replicated under similar circumstances, while valid research ensures that the results genuinely measure what they intend to measure. This foundation allows teachers to trust that the methods being proposed are based on solid evidence and are likely to be effective in improving students' reading comprehension skills. On the other hand, while factors like student popularity, the length of the book, and the writing style can impact engagement and motivation, they do not provide a framework for understanding whether the teaching approach itself is effective based on empirical evidence. Focusing on the integrity of the research ensures that teachers are implementing strategies that are proven to support student learning rather than relying on subjective measures.