The 1991 every secondary student survey
Robert S. Brown, Toronto Board of Education. Research Services
The 1991 every secondary student survey
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
initial findings
by Robert S. Brown, Toronto Board of Education. Research Services
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what makes school special for kids in Toronto? Imagine a giant survey where thousands of students share their favorite activities and dreams for the future. What surprising things will they reveal about their school life?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This report presents detailed survey data from Toronto secondary students collected in 1991, offering insights into their demographics, school experiences, extracurricular involvement, and postsecondary aspirations. While designed for early readers, the content is factual and statistical, focusing on academic and social trends rather than storytelling. Parents should note this is a nonfiction report with simple language suitable for young readers interested in school and community data.
Why we rated The 1991 every secondary student survey 7C
The 1991 every secondary student survey is written at a Level 2 reading level across 28 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The 1991 every secondary student survey works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The 1991 every secondary student survey as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, The 1991 every secondary student survey explores academic achievement, multicultural, social conditions, education, and statistics — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about academic achievement, multicultural, social conditions.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" 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
- 0888812191
- Pages
- 28
- Publisher
- Research Services, Toronto Board of Education
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Nonfiction