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What is Lexile Analyzer

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Handbook of Research on Learning Outcomes and Opportunities in the Digital Age
An online tool used to analyze reading passages for level of readability. The algorithm within the software counts words, word length, and sentence length to determine reading levels k-16.
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Using Digital Resources to Support STEM Education
Carol Adamec Brown (East Carolina University, USA)
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 25
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9577-1.ch006
Abstract
Scientists and science educators recommend use of dialog and argumentation to support scientific ideas. Use of peer-reviewed publications, shared data, images, models, and multimedia presentations provide the resources needed to support scientifically based arguments and design of inquiry learning projects. Open source digital resources are freely available for scientists and their students. These provide the rich data needed to educate young scientists and promote digital literacy in the science community. This chapter defines the meaning of science literacy, reviews digital resources recognized by professional scientists, and offers strategies for mapping digital resources to Science education curricular.
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