When Comparing the Effectiveness of the Whole-Language and Phonics Approaches

question 100

Multiple Choice

When comparing the effectiveness of the whole-language and phonics approaches to reading,most researchers agree that

• A) neither approach is particularly effective.
• B) the whole-language approach is most effective.
• C) the phonics approach is most effective.
• D) a combination of both approaches is beneficial.

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