Spencer is in the eighth grade and can read fourth-grade texts independently but struggles to understand more advanced level texts. The reading specialist works with Spencer in a small group to read sixth-grade level texts. When the teacher guides Spencer to read slowly, paraphrases after each paragraph and asks questions when he does not understand, Spencer can successfully answer sixth-grade
comprehension questions. Based upon this information, what is Spencer's zone of proximal development for reading?
A) At the fourth-grade level
B) At the sixth-grade level
C) Between the fourth- and sixth-grade level
D) Between the fourth- and eighth-grade level
C
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