“But They Can Read!” How to Spot Hidden Gaps in Word Recognition

by | Oct 28, 2025 | Science of Reading

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They’re flying through books… but bomb the comprehension test. What gives?

Many students in grades 3–8 appear to be strong readers—but rely on memorization and guessing instead of real decoding. This blog explores:

  • Why fluency without accuracy is a red flag
  • How to assess word recognition with simple tools
  • What to do when comprehension is low but oral reading is fast

Don’t be fooled by fluent readers who’ve never been taught to decode. This blog helps you find and fix the root cause, before it’s too late.