Jack Ji[SMTP:jackji@efn.org] wrote:

Can anyone tell me what those reading grades levels mean whenever you 
finished the grammar and spell check on MS Word 6.0 for Windows? Is the 
higher you go mean you are a better writer?

Do you mean the Flesch-Kincaid grade level?  The grade level is a measure of readability.  A mid-range score means your work will be readable to a large audience.  A children's book would have a low score, while a formal essay or Law book would have a very high score.

Here's what WordPerfect has to say:

Flesch-Kincaid grade level

the approximate grade level required of the reader
The Flesch-Kincaid formula is:
  0.39 x (average number of words per sentence)
+11.8 x (average number of syllables per word)
Total - 15.59 = Grade Level

A grade level score of 6 - 10 is considered most effective for a general audience.


-Neill
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As the colors fade away my love,
As the darkness turns to day above,
Celebrate the one you love.
-the Tea Party
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