An overview of Lexile Framework^® for Reading measurements

Lexile measures evaluate both the ability of the reader and the difficulty of the reading material on the same scale. The Lexile scale goes from 200L for beginning readers or text to 1700L for advanced readers or text, and when the measures are used in tandem, a reader can be paired with appropriately difficult reading material. The goal is to maximize reading success and the development that should follow. For more information go to www.lexile.com.

Here's how it works. A parent or teacher can learn a child's Lexile Reader Measure from standardized test results such as those offered by the BJU Press Testing & Evaluation. The level of the text should range from 50 points above the child's score to 100 points below. Sometimes additional codes may be included like "AD" which means the material should be read to your child or with your child. For example: If your child has a reader measure of 720L, he or she should select reading material with a Lexile Measure of 620L to 770L.

JourneyForth is making Lexile Text Measures available to parents and teachers to assist in the goal of developing strong and discerning readers.