Teachers align readings to a class level; students check whether their writing fits a rubric. Readability scores estimate school-grade comprehension.
Use several formulas when the assignment names a specific one (SMOG for health text, Dale–Chall for familiar words, etc.).
Tips
- Match the formula named in the rubric.
- Test a full page of representative text, not one sentence.
- Pair with syllable count when the assignment mentions poetry or SMOG.