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Peer reviewedSmith, Lawrence L. – Reading Horizons, 1980
Provides tables to be used with the Spache Revised Readability Formula that decrease the number of necessary calculations. (MKM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Primary Education, Readability Formulas, Tables (Data)
Kennedy, Keith – Curriculum Review, 1979
After discussing the ease of using the Fry Readability Graph, the author applies it to biology, chemistry, and physics texts, and lists the results. He warns that textbook authors and classroom teachers should be aware of the potential impact that the reading level of a text can have on students. (KC)
Descriptors: Guidelines, Readability, Readability Formulas, Science Materials
