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instruction in reading aimed at increasing speed and comprehension by correcting poor reading habits.[1925-30]
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remedial reading
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remedial reading — instruction in reading aimed at increasing speed and comprehension by correcting poor reading habits. [1925 30] … Useful english dictionary
remedial — [ri mē′dē əl] adj. [LL remedialis] 1. providing, or intended to provide, a remedy ☆ 2. Educ. designating or of any special course of study for helping students overcome deficiencies in specific skills, abilities, or knowledge [remedial reading]… … English World dictionary
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remedial — re•me•di•al [[t]rɪˈmi di əl[/t]] adj. 1) affording remedy 2) intended to improve poor skills in a specified field: remedial reading[/ex] • Etymology: 1645–55; < LL remediālis. See remedy, al I re•me′di•al•ly, adv … From formal English to slang
Reading skills acquisition — is the process of acquiring the basic skills necessary for learning to read; that is, the ability to acquire meaning from print.According to the report by the US National Reading Panel (NRP) in 2000, the skills required for proficient reading are … Wikipedia
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remedial — [[t]rɪmi͟ːdiəl[/t]] 1) ADJ: usu ADJ n Remedial education is intended to improve a person s ability to read, write, or do mathematics, especially when they find these things difficult. ...children who required special remedial education... His… … English dictionary
remedial — re|me|di|al [ rı midiəl ] adjective 1. ) intended to help people who have difficulty learning the basic skills of reading, writing, etc.: a remedial class/course/teacher 2. ) intended to improve or correct something: Remedial action must be taken … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
remedial — UK [rɪˈmiːdɪəl] / US [rɪˈmɪdɪəl] adjective 1) intended to improve or correct something Remedial action must be taken for the protection of public health. 2) intended to help people who have difficulty learning the basic skills of reading, writing … English dictionary
