More or Less: Behind the Stats Is reading for pleasure the single biggest factor in how well a child does in life?
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May 11, 2024 
Miyako Ikeda from OECD and Professor Alice Sullivan from UCL discuss if reading for pleasure is the biggest factor in a child's success. They explore the impact of reading on academic performance, student engagement, literacy scores, and bridging the achievement gap. The podcast questions the claim that reading for pleasure is the sole determinant of future success.
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Reading for Pleasure: A Bold Claim
- The claim that reading for pleasure is the biggest factor in a child's success is a significant statement.
- This claim, often attributed to a 2002 OECD report, requires further investigation.
OECD Report Findings
- The 2002 OECD report, "Reading for Change," doesn't explicitly state that reading is the biggest success factor.
- It does, however, contain related information.
PISA and Reading Engagement
- The OECD's PISA assessment measured student engagement in reading, including enjoyment, frequency, and attitudes.
- This data correlated with literacy scores, but causality remains unclear.