These are not the tests we took as children.
These are not the tests we took as children. These are tests designed to produce massive failure rates and propel a harmful agenda. Take a look at the two 3rd grade samples currently posted on engageNY:

On the left (pre- Common Core 2005) is A Winter Surprise. The readability average through multiple measures is a very reasonable grade equivalent of3.8.
| Readability Formula | Grade |
|---|---|
| Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level | 1.8 |
| Gunning-Fog Score | 4.4 |
| Coleman-Liau Index | 7.9 |
| SMOG Index | 4.4 |
| Automated Readability Index | 0.5 |
| Average Grade Level | 3.8 |
On the right (Common Core aligned) is The Grey Hare. The readability average through multiple measures is a very unreasonable grade equivalent of These are not the tests we took as children. | lacetothetop: