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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 reviewedRye, James – Reading, 1985
Explores the use of microcomputers in readability calculation. (DF)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers
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
Kennedy, Keith – Curriculum Review, 1985
Discusses history of the development of computer software to determine material readability and general design of readability software. Tables present summaries of: (1) parameters used by selected readability scales and their grade level applications; and (2) microcomputer software programs available, including readability techniques included in…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
