Resources
Learn more about Lexile® measures by downloading these free resources:
About MetaMetrics
MetaMetrics - describes MetaMetrics and its products and services. (4.8MB, PDF)
MetaMetrics Consulting and Development - describes customized consulting services (4.5MB, PDF)
About Lexile Measures
The Lexile Framework for Reading - Fact sheet describes how the Lexile Framework links assessment with reading instruction. (2.2MB, PDF)
The Lexile Framework for Reading - Overview Video describes the basic concepts and uses of the Lexile Framework.
Lexile- and Quantile-Linked Assessments lists assessments and reading programs that report Lexile measures(1.2MB, PDF)
What does the Lexile Measure mean? (1.1MB, PDF)
Lexile Maps
Click on the links below to view or download an 11"x17" color version of the Lexile map
New Lexile Map (8½"x11"): Color Version, Grayscale Version(PDF)*
New Lexile Map (11"x17"): Color Version, Grayscale Version(PDF)*
Spanish Lexile map (PDF)*
Using Lexile Measures
Lexile Measures in the Classroom - Fact sheet with tips on how to use Lexile measures more effectively in the classroom. (2.0MB, PDF)
Lexile Measures in the Library - Fact sheet with tips on using Lexile measures in the library or media center. (1.7MB, PDF)
Lexile Measures at Home - Fact sheet for parents and families defining Lexile measures and offering tips on how to use Lexile measures outside of the classroom. (1.9MB, PDF)
Professional Development- Overview of professional development opportunities (1.6MB, PDF)
Policy Briefs
Policy Brief #1: Bridging the Readiness Gap: Demystifying Required Reading Levels for Postsecondary Pursuits
Policy Brief #2: Bending the Reading Growth Trajectory: Instructional Strategies to Promote Reading Skills and Close the Readiness Gap
Policy Brief #3: Fulfilling the Promise of the Common Core: Innovative Solutions to Eliminate the Readiness Gap in the “New Normal”
Policy Brief #4: A Mathematics Problem: How to Help Students Achieve Success in Mathematics Through College and Beyond
Policy Brief #5 Transitioning from Adoption to Implementation of the Common Core State Standards
Policy Brief #6 Looking Worse Before We Look Better: Student Performance in a Common Core World
Policy Brief #7 Looking Worse Before We Look Better Part II: Communicating Student Performance in a Common Core World
White Papers
Restoring Faith in Public Education (931KB, PDF)
Weaving Mathematical Connections from Counting to Calculus: Knowledge Clusters and The Quantile Framework for Mathematics (5MB, PDF)
Four Global Trends in Education (And Why They Matter) (3.2MB, PDF)
Supporting Differentiated Math Instruction in a Common Core World (1.2 MB, PDF)
Not So Common: Comparing Lexile Measures with the Standards' Other Text Complexity Tools (1.98 MB, PDF)
Linking Singapore’s English Language Syllabus 2010 to The Lexile Framework for Reading: STELLAR as an Example (501KB, PDF)
Text Complexity of English International Newspapers in a World Preparing for College and Career (234KB, PDF)
Using Technology to Enhance Literacy Through Deliberate Practice (686 KB, PDF)
Next-Generation Assessments (438 KB, PDF)
Stop Summer Academic Loss: An Education Policy Priority (1.03 MB, PDF)
Aligning the Journey With a Destination (400 KB, PDF)
Managing Multiple Measures (120 KB, PDF)
What is Expected Growth? (204 KB, PDF)
Student Readiness for Postsecondary Options (506 KB, PDF)
The Need for Objective Measurement Under the No Child Left Behind Act (552 KB, PDF)
Why do Scores Change? (453 KB, PDF)
The Lexile Framework as an Approach for Reading Measurement and Success (580 KB, PDF)
An Investigation of Dimensionality Across Grade Levels and Effects on Vertical Linking for Elementary Grade Mathematics Achievement Tests (904KB, PDF)
Position Papers
Education Reform: Making this the ‘Best of Times' (109KB, PDF)
The Hippocratic Oath and Grade Equivalents (79KB, PDF)
Why P-16/P-20 Educational Systems? (102KB, PDF)
The Need for Differentiating Mathematics Instruction (1265KB, PDF)
The Reading-Writing Connection (90KB, PDF)
Case Studies
North Port High School uses Lexile(PDF)
Lexile measures help high school differentiate instruction, prepare students for success in life (PDF)
Michigan school district uses Lexile measures to improve the literacy skills of its diverse student body, differentiate instruction and continue its long tradition of excellence (PDF)
North Carolina community collaborates to connect kids with books, build reading ability through summer reading (PDF)
Using Lexile to build a community of readers in Houston (PDF)
Lexiles help Alaska elementary school foster strong reading habits, increase student reading proficiency (PDF)
Scantron partnership with the Lexile Framework for Reading provides teachers, parents with an assessment tool for improving student reading ability (PDF)
Texas school district chooses Pearson PASeries to take the guesswork out of student preparation for state assessments (PDF)
Linking assessment and instruction: NWEA and the Lexile Framework for Reading (PDF)
South Florida middle school uses Lexile measures to map path for meeting state learning standards (PDF)
California elementary school makes Lexiles the foundation for student assessment (PDF)
Brush Public School District monitors student progress, improves achievement with Lexile measures (PDF)
North Carolina students use Lexiles to build reading skills (PDF)
Switch to Lexiles improves elementary student test scores, reading motivation in North Carolina school district (PDF)
Just Read, Florida (PDF)
Mississippi K-12 students write their way to success with The Lexile Framework for Writing (PDF)
Lexile measures go varsity: North Carolina high school uses The Lexile Framework for Reading to help students build literacy skills (PDF)
Lexile Measures Help Kentucky Fight Summer Reading Slide (PDF)