A resource book for remediating common behavior and learning problems
Thomas McIntyre
A resource book for remediating common behavior and learning problems
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Thomas McIntyre
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
A classroom buzzes with energy as a teacher spots a student struggling to focus. Suddenly, she tries a new trick from a special guide, but will it work this time? The challenge is just beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This resource book offers practical strategies for addressing common behavioral and learning difficulties in children aged 9-12. It is designed to support educators and parents in fostering positive educational outcomes through behavior modification techniques. Parents should note that the content is instructional and best suited for adults or older children seeking to understand these challenges.
Why we rated A resource book for remediating common behavior and learning problems 12LE
A resource book for remediating common behavior and learning problems is written at a Level 8 reading level across 465 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A resource book for remediating common behavior and learning problems works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate A resource book for remediating common behavior and learning problems as 12LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, A resource book for remediating common behavior and learning problems explores education, behavior modification, learning disabilities, and problem solving — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about education, behavior modification, learning disabilities.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0205117074
- Pages
- 465
- Publisher
- Allyn & Bacon
- Published
- 1989
- Type
- Nonfiction