Textbook Selection

Textbook Selection

1. Textbook or material has been copyrighted within the past five years. Give date of publication and company.

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2. The authors are qualified to write on the subject. List the authors and describe their qualifications.

3. The textbook is adaptable to existing instructional program. Give example of how the text correlates with QCCs.

4. The information presented is accurate.

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5. The textbook has sufficient scope to meet the requirements of the curriculum as developed locally and approved by the State Education Department.

6. The textbook represents objectivity and impartiality in treatment of subject matter and freedom from bias and prejudice.

7. The textbook presents a high quality format in respect to;

_____ typography,

_____arrangement of materials or pages,

_____cover design,

_____size and margins.

8. The textbook is appropriate to grade level as to;

_____vocabulary,

_____sentence structure,

_____and organization;

9. Textbook series should meet grade-to-grade requirements. They should contain supplementary aids to learning, when desirable and necessary, such as;

_____ a table of contents, _____selected references,

_____introduction, _____bibliography,

_____study activities, _____index,

_____exercises, _____ glossary,

_____questions, _____and appendices.

_____problems,

10. Texts should include appropriate illustrative materials--pictures, maps, charts, graphs, diagrams, etc., which clarify the text and enrich the content. Describe the illustrative materials.

11. Materials should fairly represent the many ethnic and cultural groups and their contribution to American heritage. Discuss cultures represented.

12. The textbook presents a reasonable balance of viewpoints regarding controversial issues. Give example.