What Is the Lexile Framework?The Lexile Framework helps identify the texts a child can read and understand. Just as your child receives a Lexile measure, over 100 million books, articles and websites have Lexile measures, which tells how challenging a text is to comprehend. Lexile measures can be used to:

Make sure your child can comprehend their reading materials.Monitor reading growth over time and across tests.

A Lexile measure is represented by a number followed by an “L” such as “800L.”

Support and Monitor Your Child’s Reading Progress With the Lexile ScaleLexile measures help you find books for your child’s independent reading. You can match your child’s Lexile measure with a book in the comprehension “sweet spot” (100L below to 50L above your child’s reported Lexile measure) to find materials that are just right for your child to read on their own.

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Help improve your child’s reading with the Lexile Framework® for Reading, a scientific approach to matching readers to text.

400L

100L

800L

BR100L

600L

300L

1000L

1200L

BR200L

500L

200L

900L

0L

700L

1100L

1300L

ADVANCED

“MY LEXILE MEASURE IS AND MY LEXILE READING RANGE IS FROM

570L TO 720L.”

670L

1140LCOLD MOUNTAIN

“THESE BOOKS ARE TARGETED TO MY READING ABILITY.”

950LBUD, NOT BUDDY

240LARE YOU MY MOTHER?

140LARE YOU READY TO PLAY OUTSIDE?

Twister on Tuesday 570L

Charlotte’s Web 680L

The BFG 720L

Beginning Reader (BR) is a code given to readers and texts that are below 0L on the Lexile scale. Learn more at Lexile.com/beginning-readers.

LEXILE READER MEASURELEXILE TEXT MEASURE

BEGINNER

1300LTO BE COLLEGE- AND CAREER-READY

Determine Your Child’s Lexile MeasureLexile measures are reported from a variety of tests taken throughout the school year. If you’re not sure what test your child took, ask your child’s teacher.

HOW PARENTS USE LEXILE MEASURES

Find tools at the Lexile & Quantile Hub!

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Forecast growth and explore the reading demands for hundreds of careers.

Access Reading & Math Tools for Your Child The Lexile® & Quantile® Hub is an online platform that provides easy access to reading and math tools. We listened to feedback from educators, parents and students to develop our tools. Reading tools include:

Identify just right books for your child based on their Lexile level and interests.

Create custom lists of key vocabulary by grade level and domains (math, science, social studies).

Find Just Right BooksUse our Find a Book tool (hub.lexile.com/fab) to find books that match your child’s interests and reading level. Lexile measures are also widely available in bookstores, classrooms, libraries and online.

Monitor GrowthTrack your child’s Lexile measure growth from grade to grade. Use these measures in conversation with your child’s teacher to identify how your child can be better supported or challenged at home and school.

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