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Statistical analyses highlighted the inconsistencies among readability formulae for Grades 2–6 levels of the standards. There was a lack of correlation among the readability measures, and also when comparing different text sources. Online texts were the most disparate with respect to text difficulty. These findings suggest implications for elementary teachers to support students who learn through reading online, science-based resources. As 21st-century learning through multi-modal literacies evolves,  \nCanadian Journal of Education / Revue canadienne de l’éducation 40:1 (2017)©2017 Canadian Society for the Study of Education/ Société canadienne pour l’étude de l’éducation  \n[www.cje-rce.ca](www.cje-rce.ca)  \nthe readability of online, content-based text should be evaluated to ensure accessibility to all readers.  \nKeywords: readability formulae, science-based texts, text difficulty, literacy, elementary education  \nRésumé  \nDes normes s’appliquant aux cours de science ont été intégrées dans divers textes (manuels de littératie, livres grand public, articles en ligne) . Des analyses statistiquesont mis en relief les disparités entre les formules de lisibilité pour les élèves de la 2e à la 6e année. Il y avait un manque de corrélation entre les mesures de lisibilité, notamment lors de la comparaison entre des textes provenant de diverses sources. Les textes en ligne étaient les plus disparates quant au niveau de difficulté . Ces résultats semblent indiquer que les enseignants du primaire devraient offrir un soutien aux élèves qui apprennent en lisant des articles scientifiques en ligne. À mesure qu’évolue l’apprentissage à travers des littératies multimodales évolue au cours de ce siècle, la lisibilité du contenu en lignedevait être évaluée afin de garantir son accessibilité à tous les lecteurs.  \nMots-clés : formules de lisibilité, textes scientifiques, difficulté du texte, littératie, enseignement au primaire  \nCanadian Journal of Education / Revue canadienne de l’éducation 40:1 (2017) [www.cje-rce.ca](www.cje-rce.ca)  \nIntroduction  \nContent area literacy is reading and writing in order to learn more about a domain or discipline (Moss, 2005) . Instructionally, teachers access an assortment of text types and genres to connect content learning with literacy and technology skills. The outcome is enhanced learning and the ability to read, write, and discuss in authentic ways. This is especially integral to science learning and scientific literacy (Yore, Hand, & Florence, 2004) . Comprehending, interpreting, analyzing, and discussing science are all functions of being scientifically literate (Norris & Phillips, 2003) .  \nThe intersection between reading and learning in science offers important considerations for educators to note when providing texts to assist elementary students in reading to learn science. Background knowledge and vocabulary are key components in a literacy-rich science curriculum, and are also important in providing the means to improve student understanding and achievement in science (Gallagher, Fazio, & Gunning, 2012; Gallagher, Fazio, & Ciampa, 2013; Fazio & Gallagher, 2014; Fisher, Grant,& Frey, 2009). This study examined the juncture between the accessibility of text and students’ science knowledge. Accessibility of text is influenced by how readable the text is. With reference to readability, vocabulary repertoire contributes to reading fluency (Graves, 2006) and vocabulary knowledge influences text comprehension (Bravo & Cervetti, 2008). It is important to note that the instructional supports provided by the teacher are helpful for students accessing text.  \nContemporary students have unprece","cbCaitUjfOBHOqfJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitUjfOBHOqfJ","pdf",543465,29,"English","# Introduction\n## Content area literacy and science learning\n## Text types and instructional context\n## Accessibility, vocabulary, and readability","[{\"question\":\"How were science curriculum standards connected to different text types in the study?\",\"answer\":\"The standards were mapped onto multiple text sources, including literacy readers, trade books, and online articles used for Grades 2–6 expectations.\"},{\"question\":\"What did the statistical analyses reveal about readability formulas and measures?\",\"answer\":\"The analyses highlighted disparities across readability formulas and found a lack of correlation among readability measures, including comparisons across different sources.\"},{\"question\":\"Why were online texts a key focus, and what implication was proposed for elementary teachers?\",\"answer\":\"Online texts showed the greatest differences in text difficulty. 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