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research on effective reading instruction encourages reading in content areas, especially science. In addition, several studies indicate that inquiry-based science materials and instruction have a positive effect on the development of reading comprehension skills.

Analysis shows that the students who received four years of inquiry-based science instruction (as shown by participating in the FOSS embedded assessment project) scored better on SAT-9 reading when compared to those students who did not receive inquiry-based science instruction.

minority ethnic groups’ reading scores increased at higher rates than their non-minority counterparts, suggesting that hands-on, inquiry-based science content may provide an effective means of reducing the tenacious achievement gap that has existed between ethnic groups.