Ontario K–8 curriculum · Glossary

decoding

Definition

Decoding is when your child uses their knowledge of letter sounds to figure out how to say a written word. It's like sounding out words to read them.

decoding is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.

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