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Peer reviewedGross, Philip P.; Sadowski, Karen – Journal of Reading, 1985
Describes the use and advantages of a computer version of the Gunning Fog Index. Presents the program for input and use on a Radio Shack TRS-80 computer. (HTH)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers, Readability Formulas
Peer reviewedKretschmer, Joseph C. – Journal of Reading, 1984
Provides a microcomputer program that will calculate readability levels using Rix, a new, short readability formula. (FL)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers, Readability Formulas
Peer reviewedDuffelmeyer, Frederick A. – Reading Teacher, 1985
Argues that, while computers make the computation of readability formulas easy, teachers should not forget the need to apply judgment and common sense to the results. Discusses RIXRATE, a computerized version of the Rix index and compares its performance to that of the Rauding Scale. (FL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers, Readability
