Random cloze : an alternative to the traditional cloze
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1989
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Syme, Robin Mary
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Abstract
The major purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of a random cloze test procedure in comparison to a traditional cloze test procedure. It was also of interest to investigate any relationship that might exist between cloze test performance for three streamed Grade 11 classes and their performance on reading comprehension test form 5, level 17 of the Canadian Test of Basic Skills. Further it was of interest to determine the general suitability of the Grade 11 social studies textbook Towards Tomorrow: Geography from a readability stand-point. The appropriateness of the streaming practices of Stelly's Secondary School was another secondary consideration.
The results of the study indicate a significant correlation (r = .60) between the traditional and random cloze tests used in the study. The correlations between the traditional and random cloze tests, and the CTBS test results indicate a significant correlation as well (r = .68). In each instance it is plausible that the three tests measure some of the same reading comprehension variables.
Towards Tomorrow; Geography appears to be appropriate reading material for approximately 75 percent of the students included in the sample.