FAQs
Nelson Decodable Readers
Is Nelson Decodable Readers evidence-based?
In-depth research into early child language acquisition, in line with science of reading research, informed the Nelson Decodable Readers phonic progression that incrementally and systematically builds students' phonics ability.
This progression incorporates a strong focus on brain development research – in particular, 'the reading brain' and child language development – with a specific focus on 'speech sounds' and their various representations in print form.
More information on the research underpinning Nelson Decodable Readers can be accessed here.
Is there a Phonics scope and sequence for Nelson Decodable Readers?
Yes, a Phonics Scope and Sequence and a Spelling and Morphology Scope and Sequence can be accessed here.
Can Nelson Decodable Readers be used alongside other decodable reading programs?
As with many decodable reading programs, Nelson Decodable Readers follows a carefully developed Scope and Sequence. Most programs have small differences in the order in which they introduce phoneme-grapheme correspondences. You can correlate Nelson Decodable Readers to other decodable programs by downloading the Nelson Decodable Readers Scope and Sequence document here.
Do the Nelson Decodable Readers align with the Australian Curriculum?
Yes, the Nelson Decodable Readers align with the requirements of the Australian Curriculum: English V9.
What year levels are Nelson Decodable Readers most suitable for?
Nelson Decodable Readers Sets 1–14 are developed for students in the first two years of primary school.
Digital Platform
What is the difference between Nelson Decodable Readers and Nelson Decodable Readers Digital?
What is the difference between Nelson Decodable Readers Digital and Nelson eCollection?
Can Nelson Decodable Readers Digital and Nelson eCollection be used together?