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Janz, Margaret L.; Smith, Edwin H. – Elementary English, 1972
Study was concerned with whether there is a practical difference between the reading ability of the eight, ninth, and tenth grade students and the readibility levels of their assigned textbooks in English, science and social studies. Findings show that most of the textbooks assigned were too difficult for effective instructional usage. (RB)
Descriptors: Difficulty Level, Instructional Materials, Readability, Reading Ability
Gaines, W. G.; Hawkins, M. L. – Culture and Education, 1972
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, Disadvantaged Youth, Reading Ability, Social Studies
Michigan State Dept. of Education, Lansing. – 1972
The target population of this project consists of students enrolled in four regional vocational education centers which serve selected students who desire to receive enriched and specialized vocational education during the 11th and 12th years of public school. The project goals for the first year related to identification of students' reading…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Program Evaluation, Readability, Reading Ability