Reading Reactions For Varied Types Of Subject Matter An Analytical Study Of The Eye Movements Of Eighth Grade Pupils
The purpose of this study was two-fold: ( i ) to determine the nature of the eye move ments of eighth-grade pupils while reading different types of subject matter and to identify relationships that may exist between eye movements and various types of subject matter during the reading process, and ( 2 ) to determine the effect that various parts of a selection have on eye movements as subjects progress through a 300 word reading selection. Reading problems hold a prominent place in the minds of present-day educators. Various methods have been used to analyze problems of reading difficulty. One of these has been the study of photographic records of the eye movements of individuals while they are reading. It has been established that efficiency in reading is reflected in oculomotor behavior.