Engelbrecht, Shannon.
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Smith III, M., Schiano, A., & Lattanzio, E. (2014). BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. Knowledge Quest, 42(3), 20-29.
Summary: The article discusses and explains how the Lexile Framework supports the Common Core Standards demand that students learn to read and comprehend ever more complex texts. Appendix A of the Common Core calls for Lexile measurements of texts and readers to guide educators to challenge students on the "staircase of text complexity."
Evaluation: The article gives a thorough explanation of the Lexile system, as well as how it relates to the Common Core. It indirectly addresses the critique of the inaccuracy of the Lexile system by noting at the end of the article that "no tool can replace the professional judgment of a teacher, parent, or librarian in helping students select books..." and that the system is "just an indicator." In fact, all text assessment system are just indicators. The issue the authors should have addressed is the accuracy of their system compared to other systems. Also, they should have noted any research that shows the efficacy of their system.
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