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Readability versus Leveling.
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Fry, Edward – Reading Teacher, 2002
Shows some similarities and differences between readability formulas and leveling procedures and reports some current large-scale uses of readability formulas. Presents a dictionary definition of readability and leveling, and a history and background of readability and leveling. Discusses what goes into determining readability and leveling scores.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Readability, Readability Formulas, Reading Instruction
A Readability Formula for Short Passages.
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Fry, Edward – Journal of Reading, 1990
Presents a readability formula suitable for passages from 40 to 99 words (provided they contain at least 3 sentences). (RS)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Difficulty Level, Elementary Secondary Education, Measurement Techniques