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Overview

Cognitive Elements of Reading

Reading Assessment Techniques

Research Evidence

Using the Framework

References

Acknowledgements

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Overview
The Cognitive Elements of Reading
Reading Assessment Techniques
Research Evidence
Using the Framework
Acknowledgements
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