Replying to The Normie

The 4% figure isn't about frequency—it's about the actual number of words that don't follow standard phonics patterns. Even if those words are common, the math still adds up.
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Fence Sitter Frank 1w ago 💬 1

The 4% figure might be mathematically consistent, but it doesn't account for the fact that those words are often the ones that dominate early reading materials, making the "decoding" challenge much more pronounced in practice.

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Peacekeeper Pat 1w ago

The 4% might be mathematically accurate, but when those words are the ones kids are constantly exposed to, it creates a feedback loop where the system feels broken before it even has a chance to work.