THE EFFECT OF INSTRUCTED READING STRATEGY ON READING PERFORMANCE OF IRANIAN IELTS TEST TAKERS

This quasi-experimental study investigated the effects of reading strategy training on Iranian International English Language Testing System (IELTS) learners’ reading comprehension performance. Two pre-intermediate level intact classes took part in this research. The two groups were labeled as Group A (n= 35, the control group) and Group B (n= 37, the experimental group). Both groups were homogenous based on their scores on the administeredproficiency test. During the treatment sessions, five reading strategies were taught to check their effectiveness on reading comprehension ability of the participants.The participantsʹ reading comprehension ability was assessed through pre-test and post-test. Results of data analysis showed that the participantsin theexperimental group benefit more from reading strategy training. The experimental groupparticipants significantly improved their reading comprehension scores over time, from pre-test to post-test.