Great progress in reading

Significant progress in reading among primary school pupils in Hafnarfjörður

Results of measurements on
The reading proficiency of pupils in years 5-10 in the primary schools of Hafnarfjörður during the school year
2015-2016 show that the number of students with reading difficulties doubles and the number
the number of pupils who need to improve their reading ability decreases significantly, by 50%. This
are results that are reflected in the reading ability assessments of around 2,200 pupils in
the town's primary schools in the last school year.

Measurements of students' reading ability were made using reading tests.
which were presented to the students in question in September, January and May. There it is laid
for the same reading test for the same students all three times – but not the same
The tests for students are graded by year group, as they become more difficult as the students get older.
Students' reading ability is divided into three tiers according to certain criteria which increase with
advanced age. The lowest benchmark assumes that students have a need for greater
reading ability, the mid-point benchmark that students' reading ability is satisfactory and the highest
the criterion that students have (very) good reading ability. The aforementioned reading ability concerns
measurements of students' reading speed, which provide a good prediction of their reading proficiency.
In the September 2015 tests, 16% students with the highest reading ability, 22% students in
a need for greater reading ability and 62% with adequate reading ability. In May,
The group with the highest reading ability became 34%, the one in need of greater reading ability 12%
and the group with an adequate capacity of 54% students.

Reading is life
game

Measurements of students' reading ability mark monitoring and follow-up.
with an increased emphasis on reading in Hafnarfjörður. The project 'Reading is the Game of Life' was
launched in the primary schools of Hafnarfjörður in the 2015-2016 school year with the aim of
the aim of increasing students' reading proficiency, both reading speed and reading comprehension, which
reflects their reading ability at any given time. In nurseries and primary schools
the town's is targeted teaching to enhance students' language use and literacy and
The results from this first year show that significant progress has been made. They provide
as well as encouragement to continue on this path, as it is important that
Schools and homes work together for even better results. Learning to read is a continuous process.
a project that never ends at any point. Work will continue to strengthen
the reading skills of children in Hafnarfjörður, so that everyone receives sufficient support and opportunities to
achieve academic excellence.