Problems of Assessing the Readability of Biology Textbooks for First Examinations.

Carrick, Tessa

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Publication Date: 1978-Jun

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Problems of Assessing the Readability of Biology Textbooks for First Examinations.

Carrick, Tessa

Journal of Biological Education, v12 n2 p113-22 Jun 1978

Aspects of textbooks' readability are discussed and some recommendations are made. The results of applying three readability tests to 13 current textbooks are presented. (Author/BB)

Descriptors: Biology, Instructional Materials, Readability, Readability Formulas, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Textbook Evaluation

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