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Froese, V. – 1979
The 42 teachers enrolled in a graduate reading course participated in a study examining the application of the Rauding Scale and the SEER technique, two global readability procedures. After a lecture on the topic of readability, the teachers rated eight passages with both readability formulas, and these ratings were compared to the predetermined…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Evaluation, Readability, Readability Formulas
Chatham, W. L. – Southern Journal of Educational Research, 1980
Because both adults and children have claimed Newbery books are difficult, this study sought to determine minimum reading level of 20 Newbery award winners by testing reading comprehension of fifth and sixth graders on each book. Only two books exceeded fifth- and sixth-grade reading levels. Book ratings are listed. (DS)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Evaluation
Peer reviewedNguyen, Liem Thanh; Henkin, Alan B. – Journal of Reading, 1982
Describes a readability formula to help teachers of Vietnamese students who have relocated in other countries. (AEA)
Descriptors: Evaluation, Readability Formulas, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction
