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19. But someone with 6th grade reading skills would have no trouble here at DU

Wed Oct 15, 2025, 03:38 PM

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54% of Americans read below the equivalent of a sixth grade level [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Oct 14 OP

What's that word "equivalent" mean? unblock Oct 14 #1

but you really should be testing - an appreciable number stopdiggin Oct 15 #6

EXACTLY ! (and more less what I am getting at) - -(nt)- stopdiggin Oct 15 #23

Writing and reading skills are fundamentally different. DemocratSinceBirth Oct 15 #14

Amazing DET Oct 15 #8

How does that compare with reading levels in 1776? tirebiter Oct 15 #9

I wasn't an immigrant kid but . . . peggysue2 Oct 15 #16

50% are below average Hekate Oct 15 #10

this doesn't surprise me mike_c Oct 15 #15

I saw that, and it shocked me! electric_blue68 Oct 15 #22

Link? Renew Deal Oct 15 #17

Do 54% of American read below the sixth-grade level? DemocratSinceBirth Oct 15 #18

Thanks Renew Deal Oct 15 #21

I read good when I in 6th grade! maxsolomon Oct 15 #20