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5. Maths Test Readability Algorithm

November 25, 2015

Here is the text from a Grade 3 Math Test:

See Fear and Loathing in Grade 3 Math

$Math homework$

Math formative.

I can use multiplication strategies to help me multiply.

I can use the structure of a word problem to help me solve it.

Solve the word problem below. Be sure to show your work. Julie bought 7 packages of cupcakes. Each package has 4 cupcakes in it. How many cupcakes did Julie buy?

Flesch Kincaid Score = 81.4

Grade Reading Level = Grade 5

Reading Age = 10 – 11 years

This is a bit tough for Grade 3 students. Perhaps more Maths tests should be tested for AGE READING LEVELS!!!!!

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