Digital Solutions Project

Wicked Problem - Literacy Gaps and Reading Problems

What is a literacy gap?

A difference in reading achievement or reading skills between students or groups of students.

What is phonemic awareness?

The ability to recognize and work with individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words.

What is phonics?

Instruction connecting letters and letter patterns to the sounds they represent.

What is reading fluency?

Reading accurately, at an appropriate pace, and with proper expression.

What is reading comprehension?

The ability to understand, interpret, and make meaning from a text.

What is differentiated instruction?

Adjusting teaching methods, materials, or support to respond to students learning needs.

What is progress monitoring?

Repeatedly checking student performance to see whether learning is improving, or if adjusting needs to be done.

What is early literacy screening?

A process used to identify young children who may be at risk for reading difficulties, allowing for timely interventions and support.

How can educational technology support literacy?

It can provide additional practice, accessible texts, audio support, and feedback when matched to students needs.

Why is it important to use evidence based reading strategies?

They are supported by research and help teachers make informed instructional decisions.