Using The Lexile® Framework for Reading in Oregon

• The Lexile Framework® for Reading    
  The Lexile Framework for Reading provides a common scale for matching reader ability and text difficulty, allowing easy monitoring of progress.

Lexile Tools

• Lexile Overview Video    
  This six-minute animated video on the basic concepts and uses of The Lexile Framework for Reading is the perfect resource for educators and parents who are new to Lexile measures.
• Scale Score to Lexile Conversion Table   01/07/2011 (133.65 KB)
  In May 2004, The Lexile Framework for Reading was successfully linked to the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) for Reading/Literature at grades 3 through high school. This table enables the user to convert a student’s OAKS Reading/Literature scale score to the corresponding Lexile measure.
• Lexile Book Search    
  MetaMetrics now offers two quick and easy ways to find books by Lexile measure: Lexile Quick Book Search and the "Find A Book" Utility.
• Lexiled Article Search    
  Many of the articles in the databases available on the Oregon School Library Information System (OSLIS) website include Lexile ratings.
• The Lexile Analyzer®    
  Submit text to determine its Lexile measures. Save the document as a plain text file (.txt). Then submit.
• Lexile Resource Kits    
  Learn more about Lexile® measures by downloading the free resources on this page.
• Frequently Asked Questions About Lexiles    
  Answers to frequently asked questions about Lexiles.

• Lexile Maps for Educators and Families
  The Oregon Lexile Map provides a graphic representation of texts and titles matched to levels of reading ability.

• Karin Moscon     (503) 947-5706
  Secondary/Post Secondary Transitions - Education Program Specialist, CTE Civil Rights