The latest NAEP data reveals that 33% of eighth graders in the U.S. have 'below basic' reading skills, a troubling trend that correlates with increased technology use. Since 1992, reading scores have seen fluctuations, and the 2013 benchmark of 22% 'below basic' is far from today's figures. This decline is not solely due to teaching methods; researcher Nat Malkus notes that it extends to adult learning, suggesting a larger societal issue tied to technology's impact on attention spans and literacy over the years.
Eighth-grade reading scores in the U.S. have hit historic lows, with 33% of students falling below basic reading levels, raising concerns about education.
The correlation between declining reading scores and the rise of technology use suggests that attention spans may be dwindling, impacting literacy.
Nat Malkus's research indicates that the problem affecting reading scores goes beyond the classroom, as adult performance assessments are also declining.
The NAEP's finding, showing only 22% of eighth graders were 'below basic' in 2013, starkly contrasts the current 33%, calling for broader analysis.
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