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A Readability Formula for Short Passages.

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Fry, Edward – Journal of Reading, 1990

Presents a readability formula suitable for passages from 40 to 99 words (provided they contain at least 3 sentences). (RS)

Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Difficulty Level, Elementary Secondary Education, Measurement Techniques

Using the LAB Method to Estimate a Book's Readability Variation.

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Bradley, John M.; Ames, Wilbur S. – Journal of Reading, 1984

Describes the Luiten, Ames, Bradley Readability Variation Method for estimating the variation within a text. Concludes that it is practical and relatively accurate. (HOD)

Descriptors: Content Analysis, Difficulty Level, Evaluation Methods, Readability