Lexile & Quantile Blog
We’re here to give you the inside scoop on what’s happening here at MetaMetrics and in the larger world of education, technology and measurement. Our blog shares the unique insight of the folks who bring you the Lexile Framework for Reading and Quantile Framework for Mathematics.
From Classroom to Career: Uniting Content, Competencies, and Lexile & Quantile Measures in Real-World Learning
Using an Integrated Learning Approach As a Kentucky elementary principal and proud Lexile and Quantile Ambassador, I have the privilege of watching young learners take their first steps toward a future that demands not just academic knowledge, but real-world readiness. As students move from elementary school into middle and high school, the way we use Lexile and...
What Lexile Measures Mean for Your Child
As we begin a new school year, your child has completed several assessments designed to help teachers better understand their learning strengths and needs. While this testing happens in a natural classroom setting—so students feel comfortable—it gives teachers valuable insights into how to best support your child’s reading growth throughout the year. In the coming weeks, you’ll...
The Heart of a Teacher: The Power of tREACHING
“The greatest barrier to learning is not what students know, but what teachers believe!”– Dr. Wade W. Nobles The soul of education lies not in curricula or testing but in the heart of a teacher. At its core, teaching is not just the transfer of knowledge but the transformative act of reaching students on a deeper, more...
Build a Differentiated Library Using Lexile Find a Book
My 11-year old loves books, but reading is not easy for her. As she approached the start of middle school she was convinced that there were “no books for her”. In her mind, middle schoolers were supposed to read long, chapter books with tricky words and complex stories. As educators, we know...