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.
A: What Lexile Measures Mean for Your Child
- Family Engagement
- Lexile
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...
What Lexile Measures Mean for Your Child
- Family Engagement
- Lexile
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
- Quantile
- Lexile
“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
- Lexile
- Reading
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...
Unlocking Summer Learning
- Lexile
- Reading
While summer break is a highlight for most students, it can come with a headache for parents and guardians. Students are excited to finally relax, hang out with friends, scroll through their favorite social media apps without interruption, and sleep late, while parents grapple with the never-ending thought of, “will they remember all they’ve learned this year?”