E. D. Hirsch, Jr. Quotes

“Differences in reading ability between five-year olds and eight-year olds are caused primarily by the older children's possessing more knowledge, not by the differences in their memory capacities, reasoning abilities, or control of eye movements.”

E. D. Hirsch, Jr.

• Children
• Reading
• Ability

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• “Differences in reading ability between five-year olds and eight-year olds are caused primarily by the older children's possessing more knowledge, not by the differences in their memory capacities, reasoning abilities, or control of eye movements.”

  

  E. D. Hirsch, Jr.
  • Children
  • Reading
  • Ability