Silent reading rates have been converted into grade equivalent (GE) units. Data presented in several different sources were evaluated and the Taylor (1965) data were selected to represent GEs. The Taylor data were further evaluated by comparisons with the results of other research data. From all these data it appears that the growth in reading rate is approximately constant each year in school for typical students. And, the Taylor GEs seem to provide reasonably valid, criterion-referenced GEs that may be used to evaluate the status and progress of individuals or groups.
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