The interface between unitary hypothesis and componential approach to testing reading skills: do subjects show similar levels of performance with respect to specific reading sub-skills in tests representing both theories? Descriptive correlational study

Abstract In order to have a better understanding of the nature reading behavior, it is quite essential scrutinize underlying assumptions two competing theories: componential approach and unitary hypothesis see how this reflected on testing skills. As result, current study was aimed at broadening existing knowledge horizon by trying identify if there relationship in overall scores learners different ability groups Reading Sub-skills Test levels Cloze showing they differed their performance with respect specific sub-skills. So as address research objectives, tests were used collect required data. More specifically, these included: cloze test determine subjects’ levels; sub-skills find out terms word, sentence, discourse level. Descriptive statistics (i.e. frequencies percentages) correlations analyze data collected. Besides, SPSS carry computations normality which showed that not normally distributed. Hence, Kendall’s tau, non-parametric test, correlation coefficients. addition, analysis revealed average-scorers, low-scorers, test-takers instructional level, those frustration level had much difficulty most varying degrees. Eventually, recommendations suggested so could improve difficulties