Textbook_Evaluation_Chart.docx
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Select the applicable rating (3, 2, 0, 1, NA) for each area.
3 Excellent, the text shows this quality throughout
2 Average, the quality is somewhat evident
0–1 Poor, or the quality is not demonstrated
NA Not Applicable
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Language Concerns |
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Phonics well addressed for reading level |
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Readability appropriate for grade level intended |
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Language patterns appropriate for grade level |
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Vocabulary used appropriate for grade level |
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New vocabulary words marked in text |
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New vocabulary defined in context |
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New vocabulary defined in other areas |
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Ideas and Concepts |
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Curriculum Perspective matches school mission |
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Comprehension questions include literal, inference, and critical thinking |
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Concepts covered are grade level appropriate |
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Ideas presented deductively |
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Ideas presented inductively |
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Main ideas marked in some way |
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Appropriate expectation of prior knowledge |
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Enough development of new ideas provided |
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No sexual, racial, economic, cultural, or political bias |
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Format |
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Logical development of subject matter |
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Chapter headings and divisions contribute to comprehension |
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Introduction, explanatory, and summary paragraphs included |
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Topic sentences identifiable |
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Every chapter/unit includes summary |
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EDUC 771
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Style |
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Clear and direct expression of material |
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Wording flows easily and well |
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Expression of ideas is readable and pleasing |
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Mechanics are correct |
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Student Assistance |
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Questions/assignments appropriate for grade level and age |
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Questions cover all thinking skills from knowledge level to evaluation (lower to high) |
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Questions/assignments can be used as reading guide |
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Appropriate suggestions for additional reading |
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Each modality addressed (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) |
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Teacher Assistance |
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Helps for conceptual development |
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Suggestions and helps for less able and diverse student assistance |
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Enrichment ideas included for gifted |
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Objectives stated |
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Management assistance provided, tests, scope/sequence charts, etc. |
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Supplementary materials provided or available, web assistance, videos, etc. |
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Clear and user-friendly teacher’s manual |
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The Hard Copy |
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Book is appropriate size for desk use |
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Cover, binding, and paper are good |
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Font size and readability is grade level appropriate |
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Format (layout) is appropriate |
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Pictures and all graphics are appropriate |
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Pictures and illustrations aid text comprehension |
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Illustrations are free of any bias |
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TOTALS |
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Answer the 4 short answer sections below. |
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What are the strengths of the textbook? |
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What are the weaknesses of the textbook? |
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Describe the identified philosophical perspective(s) of the textbook. |
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Describe the biblical worldview of the textbook. Are there any areas that are in conflict with Scripture? |
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