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Peer reviewedNguyen, Liem Thanh; Henkin, Alan B. – Journal of Reading, 1982
Describes a readability formula to help teachers of Vietnamese students who have relocated in other countries. (AEA)
Descriptors: Evaluation, Readability Formulas, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedDreyer, Lois Goodman – Journal of Reading, 1984
Suggests how teachers can make materials more comprehensible for students rather than relying on readability formulas for reading material selection. (AEA)
Descriptors: Readability Formulas, Reading Material Selection, Reading Materials, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedGuidry, Loyd J.; Knight, D. Frances – Journal of Reading, 1976
Describes an adjustment factor which makes readability formulas more accurate. (RB)
Descriptors: Books, Evaluation Methods, Literature Reviews, Measurement Instruments
Talisayon, Vivien M. – Journal of Science and Mathematics Education in Southeast Asia, 1983
Presents a readability formula and compares it with existing formulas and procedures. The formula uses reader feedback (identifying unclear words, sentences, paragraphs, figures, tables, and equations of reading material) and is considered appropriate for science and mathematics curriculum materials. (JN)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, College Science, Higher Education, Readability Formulas
Download full textMiller, Maurice; And Others – 1978
The reading abilities of low achieving high school students at two schools were compared to the readability levels of the magazines in which they showed interest. The median tested reading ability of these students was reported as third/fourth grade by their reading teachers. The reading specialist at one high school reported that boys had an…
Descriptors: High School Students, Low Achievement, Periodicals, Readability
