Fillable Printable Textbook Evaluation Form Sample

Textbook Evaluation Form Sample

TEXTBOOK EVALUATION FORM

Complete for Textbook Being Replaced:

Textbook _______________________________ Subject _______________________________

Grade(s) _______________________________ Copyright _______________________________

Complete for Proposed Textbook:

Company _____________________________ Textbook ________________________________

ISBN # _________________________________ Subject _______________________________

Cost ___________________________________ Grade(s) ________________________________

Approximate # Needed ________________ Series or Single Class Text _________________

RATE THE TEXTBOOK REVIEWED BY THE FOLLOWING SCALE OF 1 TO 5:

1 BEING THE LOWEST SCORE AND 5 BEING THE HIGHEST

Reflective Questions

I. Physical Features

SCORE DESCRIPTION

Are the illustrations appealing?

Do the illustrations help teach the concepts and words being developed?

Is the print appropriate for the level of student?

Is the cover attractive?

Are there sufficient graphs, charts, and maps used at each level?

How sturdy is construction of the book and it’s binding--durable enough to last for

years?

How well are references indexed?

TOTAL SCORE

NOTES:

II. Content

SCORE DESCRIPTION

Does the text coincide with the content and objectives of the course?

Is it up to date and accurate?

Is it adaptable to the students’ needs, interests, and abilities?

How free is the content of prejudices on controversial issues?

Does it properly portray minorities and women?

Is the style of writing interesting, clear, and appropriate for the students’ reading

level?

Does it reinforce critical thinking, problem solving, and other higher order thinking skills

beyond simple recall?

TOTAL SCORE

NOTES:

III. Organization of Textbook Series (i.e. Literature Series for Several Grades)

SCORE DESCRIPTION

Does this series follow a logical sequence of skills from the readiness level to the

highest level?

Does this series parallel the scope and sequence of our local curriculum?

TOTAL SCORE

NOTES:

IV. Accompanying Materials

SCORE DESCRIPTION

Is the teacher’s information easy to find?

Are the teacher suggestions flexible and adaptable to a variety of student needs?

Do the lesson plans allow for creative modifications by the teachers using them?

Does the teacher’s edition also include the student pages?

Does the teacher’s manual include specific teaching strategies and additional lesson

plans or suggestions to meet the needs of the following types of students: high ability,

special needs, average?

Are there practice materials included such as a workbook?

Does the program provide a variety of evaluative tools?

Are materials provided for remediation?

Are pre and post-tests available?

TOTAL SCORE

NOTES:

Questions to be answered about overall quality of textbook

1. What are the outstanding features of the text?

What are the shortcomings of the text?

Does it meet and align with Illinois State Learning Standards

Comments:

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