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Reading level checker

Paste any worksheet or resource text to get its Flesch-Kincaid grade level, so you can label it accurately for the teachers searching for it.

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Paste a worksheet, passage or set of instructions to get its Flesch-Kincaid grade level, so you can label a resource accurately.

Paste in some text above to see its reading level.

Uses the standard Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level formula, an estimate based on sentence and word length, not a judgement of the content itself. Short, punchy instructions can score a low grade level and still be exactly right for older students.

Why grade level accuracy affects whether you get found

Teachers filter and search by grade level far more than almost any other buyer type. A resource labelled a grade too high or too low either never surfaces for the right search, or gets bought and returned in spirit, a bad review from a mismatch that was avoidable. Checking the actual reading level, not just the topic’s intended age group, closes that gap.

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Common questions

What is the Flesch-Kincaid grade level?

A readability formula that estimates the US school grade level needed to understand a piece of text, based on sentence length and syllable count.

Is there a free Flesch-Kincaid calculator?

Yes, paste your text into the box above and it calculates the grade level and reading ease score instantly, no sign-up needed.

Why does reading level matter for a printable resource?

Teachers search and filter by grade level, an inaccurate label means the right buyer never finds your resource, or finds it and it doesn't fit their class.

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