Story time science: testing kids on new words boosts learning
NCT ID NCT03586479
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether asking children with Specific Language Impairment (SLI) to talk about new words during storybook reading helps them learn and remember those words better. 48 kindergarteners aged 5-6 took part. Researchers compared three versions of book reading with low, medium, or high amounts of testing on the words. The goal was to find the best way to boost vocabulary learning.
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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas, 66045, United States
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