The Effects of a Mnemonic Map on Eighth Grade Reading Comprehension
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine whether the use of a mnemonic map would
positively affect the reading comprehension achievement of students in a selected eighth
grade classroom. The Gates-MacGinitie Reading Test was the measurement used for this
study. To examine the effectiveness of the mnemonic map on reading comprehension,
this study utilized the pre-test/post-test quasi-experimental design. The treatment, use of
the mnemonic map “SUPER-G,” took place for a one month period of time. No
significant improvement was observed based on the pre- and post-test results; therefore,
the hypothesis was rejected. Future research is recommended using a one-on-one
instructional approach with a sample of students who are all at the same educational
performance level.