Simple View of Reading

An influential reading model proposed by Gough and Tunmer that defines reading comprehension as the product of two components: decoding ability (D) and language comprehension (L), expressed as RC = D × L. This model suggests that reading difficulties can stem from problems with decoding (often associated with dyslexia), language comprehension, or both (referred to as "garden variety" reading disability). The Simple View of Reading provides a useful framework for understanding and categorizing reading support technologies based on which component they target.