[NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:1592] Re: Software for Reading/Grade Levels

From: David J Rosen (DJRosen@world.std.com)
Date: Wed Feb 14 2001 - 18:27:10 EST


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Marcia,

I recommend a product by Micro Power and Light. You type in a passage then
select which assessment tools you want.  I haven't used it in years -- but
I understand that it is still a good tool.

David J. Rosen


On Wed, 14 Feb 2001, Marcia Smith Woodard wrote:

> Does anyone know of software that is used to determine the reading or
> grade level at which a passage of writing is written? I have a patron
> who has heard that you can type a passage from a book into (unnamed?)
> software program and the program will determine the reading level the
> material has been written for.
> 
> If you have heard of such software, please contact me by phone, fax, or
> email. Thanks.  (mwoodard@statelib.lib.in.us)
> 
> --
> Marcia Smith Woodard, Librarian
> Indiana Literacy & Technical Education Resource Center
> Indiana State Library
> 140 North Senate Avenue
> Indianapolis, IN 46204-2296
> 
> Phone: (317)233-5330
> FAX: (317)232-3728
> Indiana Toll: 1-800-233-4572
> 
> http://www.statelib.lib.in.us/WWW/INRC/HP14.HTMl
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