Vol. 113 (2000): Proceedings of the Florida State Horticultural Society
Garden And Landscape

Readability levels of Florida pesticide exams

David K. Palmer
Hillsborough County Cooperative Extension Service
front cover of vol 113, 2000

Published 2000-12-01

Abstract

The high failure rate on State mandated pesticide certification exams led to development of a series of exam prep classes. It also raised questions concerning the reading level of the exams themselves. Readability tests were conducted on 13 pesticide exams. Readability levels ranged from 10th grade to college graduate.