The Effects of Students' Reading Levels on their Intrinsic Motivation to Read

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2016-05

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Education -- Research papers (Graduate)
Intrinsic motivation -- Reading -- Second grade (Education)
Reading -- Ability testing -- Second grade (Education)

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The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is a correlation between students’ reading ability and their intrinsic motivation to read. The study participants included a group of 21 second graders and used data from both the Fountas and Pinnell Running Records levels as well as the Reading Attitude Survey. There was not found to be a strong connection between the two variables, but more information was found to help the researcher understand what helps keep students motivated to read.