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A resource book for remediating common behavior and learning problems

Thomas McIntyre

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A resource book for remediating common behavior and learning problems

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Thomas McIntyre

Reading Level 8 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

EducationBehavior ModificationLearning DisabilitiesProblem Solving

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

465 pages
ISBN
0205117074
Pages
465
Publisher
Allyn & Bacon
Published
1989
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Problem ChildrenEducationUnited StatesHandbooks, Manuals, EtcBehavior ModificationLearning Disabled ChildrenHandbooks, ManualsFörderunterrichtLernbehindertenpädagogikVerhaltensstörungSchüler

Places

United States