Iris Reading - Part 2
What are the Benefits of Reading Comprehension?

What are the Benefits of Reading Comprehension?

Reading comprehension benefits for students and adults include improved writing skills, better grades in school, and improved workplace performance. Reading comprehension is the ability to read and understand written text. It is a complex cognitive process that requires the ability to read words, identify their meaning, and construct mental representations of the text. Good reading […]

AI Machines Beat Humans on a Reading Comprehension Test

AI Machines Beat Humans on a Reading Comprehension Test (Learn How to Keep Your Edge)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to a computer or computer-controlled ability to perform human-like tasks that typically require human intelligence.  Although AIs have yet to carry out various tasks specific to human beings, some machines have been discovered to match humans in some tasks, such as reading comprehension.  Microsoft and Alibaba have created computer models that, […]

Bloom's Taxonomy Explained

Bloom’s Taxonomy Explained (One of the MOST Effective Study Techniques)

Bloom’s Taxonomy is a framework that describes the process of knowing and learning. It has six categories of cognitive skills that vary according to their complexity and richness. Teachers usually use it in creating learning objectives and learning outcomes for their lessons. But it is also a valuable and effective technique in studying.  As a […]

What Causes Reading Comprehension Problems

What Causes Reading Comprehension Problems? (Important Facts)

Reading comprehension is the ability to understand the text. Comprehension problems result from medical reasons such as dyslexia and ADHD. Poor grasp also happens when you are anxious or when the text you are reading is complex and unfamiliar.  Other reasons are difficulties recognizing and decoding words, limited vocabulary, and low interest or motivation. Reading […]

What Are Comprehension Skills

What Are Comprehension Skills? (Explained for Beginners)

Often we read a book, put it down, and forget what we were reading. And even if we remember the context, we cannot understand the true meaning and hidden messages between the lines. Usually, it indicates a lack of comprehension – a skill crucial for kids, young students, or anyone who wants to learn by […]

What Are The Levels of Comprehension?

What Are The Levels of Comprehension?

Comprehension is the process of understanding what is being read or heard. It involves decoding the text or audio and making sense of it. Comprehension can be difficult but can be improved on with practice. Generally speaking, there are three primary levels of comprehension, and they include: Literal level comprehension Inference level comprehension Evaluative level […]