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I prefer the Flesch formula to the Dale-Chall formula because it includes sentences in the calculations instead of just words. Out of curiosity, I submitted my article review in two parts into one of the online Flesch calculators. As I suspected, the first half of my paper (more formally summarizing the article) was considered difficult to read, as I used more academic language. The second half, (less formally reflecting on the article) was considered fairly difficult to read. I might submit some of the texts I use with my third graders, just out of curiosity!

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I feel the Flesch model is easier and quicker to use. Locating all of the hard words in order to use the Dale-Chall formula would be very time consuming.

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If I had to choose digging through a list of words for the Dale-Chall or making a more simple calculation, I would go with Flesch!

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I'm in agreement with most everyone else here!  I think the Dale-Chall formula has it's benefits, but due to ease of use I would choose to use the Flesch formula.

While the directions are easy to follow, finding all of the "hard" words would be a more time consuming task. Since they both yield similar results, I would choose the easy route here!

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I think I see more value in the Dale-Chall formula. I think it would give a more accurate readability level. However, I think the Flesch formula would be easier to use, and the results would probably be "good enough."

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I think I see more value in the Dale-Chall formula. I think it would give a more accurate readability level. However, I think the Flesch formula would be easier to use, and the results would probably be "good enough."

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I found that the Flesch formula was much easier than the Dale-Chall formula. It would be very time consuming to find all of the hard words within a text before you even begin any of the calculations. The Flesch formula seems like a time saver and is easier to understand.

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Steph - this was a fun activity! I appreciate the "cheat sheet" you gave us here.  Fun Fact: Microsoft Word's "readability" formula uses the Flesch Kincaid.

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I prefer the Flesh Formula.  While the Dale-Chall wordlist is helpful, this formula seems to not be very user friendly.  Since both formulas have the same results, I favor the Flesh Formula.

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The Flesh Formula seems easier to use than the Dale-Chall formula. Might as well stick with ease of use! It also just seems easier to understand.

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I think I prefer the Flesch Ease Formula. It seems it would be quicker to calculate and it can be understood by students. There seems to be too much going on in the Chall formula. Me and math do not typically get along, so Flesch it is! Thanks for an awesome presentation!

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I also would use the Flesch Formula because of the usability. The Dale-Chall formula seems insightful, but does not seem time or user friendly.

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Total Words: 126
Total sentences: 11
Average sentence length: 11.45
Syllables: 190
Average number of syllables per word: 127.75
Flesch Readability Ease=67.47

My Flesch Formula results indicated that this 6th passage is actually "considered easily understood by 8th and 9th graders." Obviously, if it came down to these 2 readability formulas, I'd be using the Flesch because the Dale Word List (of difficult words) is an absolute nightmare!

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I would use the Flesch Formula because of its ease (hence the name) although the Dale-Chall is thoroughly spelled out in easy to follow directions but unfortunately very time consuming locating the difficult words. I am curious how many teachers take the time to do this and aren't there programs available online that will calculate the passage for you due to the time constraints involved? Thanks for a very detailed and thorough presentation on Jeanne Chall!

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I would use the Flesch Formula because of its ease (hence the name) although the Dale-Chall is thoroughly spelled out in easy to follow directions but unfortunately very time consuming locating the words difficult words.  I am curious how many teachers take the time to do this and aren't there computer programs or apps that will calculate the readability for teachers due to the time constraints involved?
Thanks for a very detailed and thorough presentation on Marie Clay!

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Total Words: 27
Total Sentences: 11
Avg. Sentence Length: 2.45
Non-Dale Difficult Words: 19
% of Difficult Words: 70.37%
Syllables: 190

My Dale-Chall results indicated that this 6th grade passage was actually a College Level Text. My Flesch results also indicated that this 6th grade passage was a college level text.Personally I would use the Flesch Formula because it is easier to use!!