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ERIC Number: EJ356166
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1987
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Use of Readability Formulas in Selecting American History Textbooks.
Evans, Charles S.
Social Studies, v78 n3 p127-30 May-Jun 1987
Presents a study of United States History textbooks that identifies possible shortcomings of several readability formulas as tools in determining the appropriateness of reading materials. Suggests additional factors to consider when selecting textbooks and techniques to help students understand reading materials. (AEM)
Descriptors: Directed Reading Activity, Readability, Readability Formulas, Reading Ability, Reading Comprehension, Reading Improvement, Reading Material Selection, Reading Skills, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Teaching Methods, Textbooks, United States History
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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