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Peer reviewedRygiel, Mary Ann – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1982
Examines readability formulas and examples of their misuse. Analyzes an essay by George Orwell which was given a grade 10 readability level by one formula and discusses characteristics of Orwell's style that refute the accuracy of formula rating. (HTH)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Readability, Readability Formulas, Reading Material Selection
The Reading Estimate Program: A Computerized Method for Calculating the Raygor Readability Estimate.
Otts, David – Computers, Reading and Language Arts, 1985
Presents the Reading Estimate Program, which follows the same procedure as the Raygor Estimate for determining readability. (CRH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedLorentzen, Karen M. – Reading Improvement, 1982
Argues that health educators must learn to predict readability levels of textbooks to be sure that they are challenging and understandable to the student. Concludes that this can be accomplished through the use of readability formulas. (FL)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Health Education, Readability, Readability Formulas
Peer reviewedDreyer, Lois Goodman – Journal of Reading, 1984
Suggests how teachers can make materials more comprehensible for students rather than relying on readability formulas for reading material selection. (AEA)
Descriptors: Readability Formulas, Reading Material Selection, Reading Materials, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedEvans, Charles S. – Social Studies, 1987
Presents a study of United States History textbooks that identifies possible shortcomings of several readability formulas as tools in determining the appropriateness of reading materials. Suggests additional factors to consider when selecting textbooks and techniques to help students understand reading materials. (AEM)
Descriptors: Directed Reading Activity, Readability, Readability Formulas, Reading Ability
