Lexile Research

Lexile basics

This set of papers provides basic information about the Lexile Framework—how it operates and how to use it.

From Novice to Expert: Applying Research Principles to Promote Literacy in the Classroom

The Lexile Framework as an Approach for Reading Measurement and Success

Best Practices for Using Lexiles

The Hippocratic Oath and Grade Equivalents

Explains what grade equivalents are and how the Lexile/Quanitle measures are different.

Why Do Scores Change?

Addresses factors that contribute to students receiving different scores when retested or tested with different tests.

Managing Multiple Measures

Stop Summer Academic Loss: An education policy priority

Does the Reader Comprehend the Text because the Reader Is Able or because the Text Is Easy?

Instructional Uses of the Lexile Framework

Most Comprehension Tests Do Measure Reading Comprehension

What is Expected Growth?

Lexile reader measures provide data for a thorough discussion of reading growth.

Connecting Students with the Right Summer Books to Raise Achievement