Students in the study were assigned to one of the reading levels (frustration,
instruction, and independent) based on the number of words read correctly in the text. Results showed that
about 13% of students in participating classrooms were reported to have difficulty in reading. Reading fluency
rates in all three reading levels were much lower than the reading fluency norms identified for third graders.
Syllable repetition and incorrect reading were the most frequently made reading errors. Reading performances
of participating students suggest that their reading difficulties are more likely resulted from the underlying
learning disabilities. Limitations and implications for practice are discussed.