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6/20/25, 1:59 PM Arabic Reading Scale Aims To Enhance Skills For Students - OneArabia
The development of Miqyas Al Dhad utilised a triangulation scientific research approach that combines quantitative and qualitative analyses from multiple data sources.
One source was a large Arabic corpus with over 70 million structures and words from more than 8,000 curated texts. These texts reflect the language's cultural richness
and diversity.
Another data source came from a pairwise comparative study involving over 450 Arabic language experts and educators from 18 Arab countries.
Participants compared two passages to determine which was more challenging. This data helped rank 2,000 passages in difficulty for Miqyas Al Dhad's machine
learning algorithms.
In crafting the field survey items, various reading frameworks were reviewed. The sociocognitive framework for reading (Khalifa & Weir, 2009) was employed.
This framework is used by reputable examination boards like Cambridge and focuses on linguistic knowledge, cognitive processing, background knowledge, and
metacognitive strategies.
A rigorous methodology ensured high-quality item creation for the survey. This included recruiting and training item writers while monitoring their work closely to
maintain standards.
Miqyas Al Dhad offers a suite of smart tools designed to enhance Arabic reading proficiency. Central to this is the Reading Scale which evaluates comprehension
accurately. It helps educators assess student abilities and identify learning needs effectively.
Additional tools include a validated item bank tailored for each school grade and a Smart Text Analyzer powered by AI to evaluate text complexity. High-frequency
keyword lists provide an academic vocabulary database for every grade level.
Miqyas Al Dhad supports educators through its Reading Growth Plan—a predictive system that monitors student progress over time. It provides actionable insights for
educational planning based on individual needs.
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