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ERIC/RCS: Readability Formulas: Use and Misuse.

Peer reviewed

Koenke, Karl – Reading Teacher, 1987

Looks at ERIC documents that deal with readability concerns. (FL)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Readability, Readability Formulas, Reading Instruction

ERIC/RCS: Readability Formulas: Second Looks, Second Thoughts.

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Lange, Bob – Reading Teacher, 1982

Examines the arguments against the indiscriminate use of readability formulas. (FL)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Readability Formulas, Reading Diagnosis

Informal Reading Inventories: A Review of the Issues.

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McKenna, Michael C. – Reading Teacher, 1983

Reviews the literature concerning informal reading inventories and discusses a number of issues related to them, including question choice, scoring criteria, and allowable miscues. Offers guidelines for constructing and using the inventories. (FL)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Informal Reading Inventories, Readability, Reading Ability