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Powell, William R.; Dunkeld, Colin G. – Elementary English, 1971
The authors discuss and evaluate the methods of assigning reading levels. They conclude that newer and more accurate standards must be found. (MR)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Evaluation, Informal Reading Inventories, Reading Level
West, Ellen M. – 1977
This study tested the validity and reliability of the West Informal Reading Evaluation (WIRE), an unobtrusive screening device that identifies adult learners' reading abilities. Of the 154 students in basic education or high school completion courses who completed one form of WIRE, 123 subjects were administered another reading test that served as…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adults, Evaluation Methods, Informal Reading Inventories
Peer reviewedPennock, Clifford D. – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1973
Use of the cloze procedure in selecting reading materials is recommended, since cloze appears to combine the advantages of both standardized and informal procedures. (Author)
Descriptors: Cloze Procedure, Informal Reading Inventories, Instructional Materials, Readability
Download full textKENDER, JOSEPH P. – 1968
FACTORS PERTAINING TO INFORMAL READING TESTS WERE ANALYZED. SUBJECTS WERE 100 EIGHTH GRADERS IN A JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. THE MEDIAN NONVERBAL INTELLIGENCE TEST SCORE FOR THE GROUP WAS 116.37. THREE INFORMAL READING TESTS WERE ADMINISTERED -- THE INFORMAL READING INVENTORY, THE EXPERIMENTAL READING INVENTORY, AND THE BOTEL READING INVENTORY. THE…
Descriptors: Grade 8, Informal Reading Inventories, Inner Speech (Subvocal), Oral Reading
