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Macinnis, Peter – 1979
As an estimate of probability of readability is discussed within the problem of ensuring that science tests meet the purposes of measuring skills, knowledge and ability of students. The necessity of technical terms is cited while arguing that testing for language should not interfere with tests for knowledge and skills. A review of formulas for…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Foreign Countries, Readability, Readability Formulas
