Which term is described as a reading measurement system, by analyzing characteristics that influence readability, and measures readers by identifying the level of text a reader can comprehend?

• A. Lexiles
• B. 5 concepts of print
• C. Informal reading inventories (passages & questions)
• D. Self-evaluation checklists (e.g., When I read I...)

Answer: (B)

The term described is Lexiles. Lexiles are a reading measurement system that analyzes factors that influence how readable a text will be for a reader, and it measures readers by identifying the level of text they can comprehend. In the Lexile framework, texts are assigned Lexile Levels and readers receive a Lexile Measure; this pairing helps teachers match students with appropriately challenging texts and track growth over time. The measurement isn’t about counting pages or using checklists alone; it’s about the inherent difficulty of the language and structure in the text in relation to a reader’s ability.

Other options relate to different aspects of literacy. The 5 concepts of print refer to early print awareness, not a system for measuring readability. Informal reading inventories involve passages and questions to estimate a student’s reading level, but they’re an assessment method rather than a universal text readability measurement system. Self-evaluation checklists are tools for students to reflect on their reading processes, not standardized measures of text complexity.