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Using Fry's Graph to Describe the Variation of Readability: A Corrected Procedure.
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Luiten, John; And Others – Reading World, 1979
Discusses a method for accurately assessing the internal variations in the readability of a book. (TJ)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Readability, Readability Formulas, Textbook Evaluation
The Variability of Readability of Basal Reader Textbooks and How Much Teachers Know about It.
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Eberwein, Lowell D. – Reading World, 1979
Reports two investigations, one related to the readability of certain basal readers and the other related to teacher knowledge of varying levels of readability of textbooks.
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Elementary Education, Readability, Readability Formulas
The SEER Readability Technique: How Practicable is It?
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Duffelmeyer, Frederick A. – Reading World, 1982
Evaluates the practicability of the Singer Eyeball Estimate of Readability (SEER) techniques with 32 college students. Reveals that only two of the students met SEER's criterion for being considered acceptable judges. Concludes that the criterion is overly stringent and proposes a revised criterion designed to make the SEER technique more…
Descriptors: College Students, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education, Readability Formulas
Caveat Emptor: Let the Buyer Beware!
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Miccinati, Jeannette – Reading World, 1978
Describes the development and the components of an instrument designed to assess the contents of educational materials. (JM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Instructional Materials, Measurement Instruments