[NIFL-HEALTH:4524] RE: Lexiles and Readability Tests

From: Debbie Yoho (dwyoho@earthlink.net)
Date: Mon Aug 23 2004 - 15:44:09 EDT


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Just to throw my two cents in, I think Mark Hochhauser is right.  The best
way to test "readibility" is to field test a rough draft with actual
clients.    Conclusions drawn from virtually any other amethod or
readibility formula out there may be misleading. Best, Debbie 

Deborah W. Yoho
Co-moderator, NIFL-Health Listserv
Past President, SC Adult Literacy Educators
Executive Director, Greater Columbia Literacy Council
2728 Devine Street,  Columbia, SC  29205
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