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How Do We Process Scrambled Words As We Read?

CSEF · 2010 Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only)

Alix P. Mahon · Crestmoor Elementary School, San Bruno, San Mateo County

Overview

Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if context, word length or font affects the reading accuracy of scrambled words. Methods/Materials Test subjects were given six different paragraphs and fifteen flashcards with scrambled words. Three scrambling methods were used. Test Subjects read one paragraph or one flashcard at a time within a certain time limit. Results Changing font did not affect reading accuracy. Reading scrambled words in paragraphs was easier than reading scrambled words on flashcards. Overall, shorter words caused the most trouble while reading. Conclusions/Discussion The answer to my original question (How Do We Process Scrambled Words?) is that we can process words both by their shape and in the context of a paragraph. My hypothesis was that the test subjects will be more successful at reading a paragraph than the flashcards. The results from my testing prove my hypothesis correct.

Summary statement

My project is to see how we process scrambled words as we read.

Help received

Parents helped with grammar, Mom helped with research, Dad explained and gave examples of variables. Dad helped with calculations/graphs.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2010 Cognitive Science (Junior Division Only) · Entry J0620

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