New Research Shows ReaderPens Can Improve Comprehension in Primary Schools
A new independent research programme conducted by Scanning Pens and the Malta Secretariat for Catholic Schools has revealed that the ReaderPen can hugely improve reading comprehension in primary school children with dyslexia.
The study took place between October and December 2019, and saw pupils in years 4, 5 and 6 with a profile of dyslexia adopt the ReaderPen for reading both in class and at home. At the end of the testing period, the data revealed a 7.04 point increase in their read-aloud reading accuracy scores. This is a change comparable to around a 13 month increase in reading age. On comprehension tests, the data saw their reading age increase by 10 months.
The changes occurred in the 8 week study period, and demonstrate a considerable increase in reading power. This was particularly true for those pupils making use of the ReaderPen at home. The study also found that as a result of this, the device also has a positive effect on student confidence, and develops their independent reading skills.
James Green, the Managing Director of Scanning Pens, said:
“This has been a project close to my heart ever since we were first put in contact with the researchers. The impact of the ReaderPen is self-evident in these results and a fantastic confirmation of what we already knew here at Scanning Pens. It is amazing to see the increase in reading levels in such a short period of time.”