Treatment of Primary Graders’ English Reading Difficulties Using a Computerized Program

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to treat primary graders’ English reading difficulties using a computerized program. The study adopted the preexperimental design. The purpose of this study is to treat primary graders’ English reading difficulties using a computerized program. The instruments of the study were a checklist of some of reading skills and a pre-post reading test. A pre-test has been administered to examine primary graders’ English reading difficulties. Data deriven from the pre-test have confirmed pupils’ weakness in reading. Thus the researcher made a checklist of reading skills that are appropriate to the 5th year of the primary stage to be taught. The results of the post-test have confirmed the hypotheses that there is a statistically difference between the participants’ mean scores of the pre- and post- reading skills test in favor of the post test. Based on the findings, a set of recommendations and suggestions for further research are highlighted. Key words: reading skill, the program.