If you ever wondered if an online source is at an appropriate reading level for your students, then I have the tool for you! The Readability Test Tool is a quick and easy way to determine the readability of a webpage or selection of text.
I came across this tool by reading Catlin Tucker's blog on blended learning and technology in the classroom. She describes in her post, How Challenging is that Online Text, that The Readability Test Tool estimates the grade level and age of the reader who should be able to easily understand the text. The tool also reports the scores for a variety of readability indicators and statistics about the source.
According to The Readability Test Tool, Tech Tips @ Holton-Arms has an average grade level of about 7 and should be easily understood by 12-13 year olds. Not only could I see this as being a great tool for teachers to be able to more easily select appropriate online sources for their students, but I could also see this tool as an interesting way students to evaluate their own writing. What a super cool tech tool!
According to The Readability Test Tool, Tech Tips @ Holton-Arms has an average grade level of about 7 and should be easily understood by 12-13 year olds. Not only could I see this as being a great tool for teachers to be able to more easily select appropriate online sources for their students, but I could also see this tool as an interesting way students to evaluate their own writing. What a super cool tech tool!
Please note, The Readability Test Tool is a personal project of David Simpson, learn more here.
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