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Textbook Evaluation Criteria (Content (Accurate and current information,…
Textbook Evaluation Criteria
Teacher's Manual
General Features
Clear statement of goals and objectives
Correct suggested answers for exercies
Background Information
Methodological Guidance
Activation of students' background knowledge
Adequate examples on teaching reading skills
Suggestion of clear concise methods for teaching each lesson
Realistic time allotted for every lesson/chapter
Supplementary Resources
Inclusion of audio-visual materials
Provision of additional exercises to reinforce taught skills
Additional testing and assessments
A platform for online resources
Manipulatives
Context
Inclusion / Equity / Diversity issues
Text free of offensive materials
Woman and minorities featured in important roles
All accomplishments of sexes, races, and physical conditions are covered in the subject matter
Equal use of pronouns and descriptors of both sexes
Non-stereotypical and non-prejudicial illustrations
Materials addressing both sexes as well as various cultures and physical conditions
Events of various parts of the world featured in the textbook
Particular needs of society (audience) are met
Scope and Sequence
Matching textbooks with the curriculum
Coinciding text with course goals
Textbook preparing students to meet the requirements of state standards and assessments
Easily read and understandable
Content
Accurate and current information
Real-life applications
Clearly written and explained directions and information
Developmentally appropriate activities
Activities targeted to a diversity of student learning styles, abilities, interests, special needs
Interdisciplinary lessons and activities
Higher-order thinking skills included through guiding questions and activities
Addressing one concept at a time in order to make comprehension easier
Organisation
Useful table of contents, glossary & index
Consistent layout
Logical arrangement of chapters
Clear and comprehensive introductions and summaries in every chapter
References, bibliography, and resources included
Physical layout
Appropriate size and format of print
Visually appealing and interesting format
Quality of paper
Appealing book cover
Accurate integration of non text content (maps, graphics, pictures)
Colorful
Good quality
General information
Title
Author(s)
Publisher(s)
Copyright date
Cost (student edition)
Subject / Grade level
Writing style, syntax and vocabulary
Appropriate reading level for age / group
New vocabulary presented at an appropriate rate to be understandable and easily retained
Interactive and task-based activities to prompt students to communicate using new vocabulary (key terms)