Tools for Examining Text Complexity | Center for Assessment

Publication Date: 2012-02-28

Synopsis:

Tools for examining text complexity: The instruction and assessment of reading presents unique challenges to classroom teachers and test developers alike; and the criteria used in selecting a variety and range of texts is essential to meeting those purposes. These tools are now being widely used in many states and school districts to examine current texts and to "upgrade" units of study.

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Authors:

Karin Hess

Publication Documents:

TextComplexity_KH12.pdf (Size: 1,683 KB)

Updated toolkit-text complexity_KH12.pdf (Size: 240 KB)

Sources:

Center for Assessment