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A positive relationship exists between sensitivity to rhythm and progress in reading.

Inclusive Reading Fluency: A Research-Based Way to Track Progress in Reading Fluency

Dr Marion Long

Published on: 19/10/2025

This is the story behind the Rhythm for Reading Fluency Tracker. Learn how rhythm influences phonemic awareness, syntax, and comprehension, and how schools can use fluency tracking to create more equitable learning environments.

Reading Fluency

How rhythm defines

phonemic awareness

“It’s only an hour that they have with you over the time that you come in over the six weeks and for it to be able to make, for a lot of them, up to a year’s difference in their reading ability is quite amazing really.” Year 3 teacher

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