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Results of the Powers-Sumner-Kearl Readability Formula

The Powers-Sumner-Kearl readability formula is most often used in assessing materials intended for use in the primary grades, through the third grade level.

The formula takes into consideration: (1) the total number of words, (2) the number of syllables, and (3) the total number of sentences.

Both Readability Calculations and Readability PLUS display this formula’s scoring results on a screen which may contain other formula results as well.

Powers-Sumner-Kearl Readability Formula

This screen snapshot illustrates how both programs display the results.

(1) For easy and quick user reference, the material evaluated, date and time are all specified at the very top of the screen.

(2) You may apply multiple formulas in one execution of the software.

(3) All raw counts which figured in the calculations of any one or more of the applied formulas are included in the display.

(4) All manner of relevant information is readily available on a (scrollable) field at the right side of the screen.

All relevant scoring data and information is displayed together on a single screen!

(5) If so desired, a “File” button enables you to save all grade level and raw count data.

(6) A “Print” button enables you to obtain hardcopy printout of the data.

Both Readability Calculations and Readability PLUS programs automatically calculate the Powers-Sumner-Kearl readability formula.


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