Thanks David for arranging this conversation. Thanks
also to the researchers for their willingness to
engage in this forum and for taking the time to answer
our questions.

In order to better understand the ARCS results and
their implications, I would like to learn what it
means for an adult learner to be assigned a grade
equivalent (GE) score for the reading components. For
example, does a 4th grade equivalent score in
alphabetics imply that the adult has mastered the
alphabetics skills generally expected of 4th graders
as outlined in several K-12 state content standards OR
does the grade equivalent score imply that the adult
learner's skills in alphabetics are similar to that of
“other” 4th graders who may or may not be performing
at the expected standards?

Has any follow up research been conducted with the
students who participated in the creation of these
profiles to document their future successes/challenges
e.g. achievement of high school diploma/GED,
postsecondary education, or in employment situation?

Thank you.

Ajit Gopalakrishnan
agopalakrishnan at yahoo.com


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