Textbook & Instructional Material Evaluation Form - Math

Title: Author(s):

Publisher(s): Copyright Date:

Grade Level/Class Title: Gen Ed or SPED:

Student ISBN: Teacher Edition ISBN:

General Information
NG or Good or Great or
Criteria Comments
No (0) NA (1) YES (2)
Textbook has student textbook.
1.

Textbook has teacher textbook. Student textbook can be also used as teacher
2.
textbook.
Textbook has CD-ROM.
3.

Textbook has online textbook or online system.

4.

Textbook has manipulative learning tools (physical)

5.

Textbook has manipulative learning tools (computer) Separate products

6.

Textbook has visuals (physical)

7.

Textbook has visuals (digital/computer)

8.

Other:
9.

Other:
10.

General Information 5 1 2 Total: 8

Summary (Pros&Cons):

Organization
NG or Good or Great or
Criteria Comments
No (0) NA (1) YES (2)
Textbook has target skills written each lesson. Basically this series of textbooks are student
workbook. Therefore, there is no "lesson."
However, in the beginning skills are listed in a
1. chart as well as the publisher website has the
standard alignment resources. In stead of target
skills, it shows target area of learning (Number of
Operation etc.) on each page.
Textbook has prerequisite skills written. No. However, students are expected to do the
textbook from the first page and are expected to
2.
have built prerequisite skills gruadually. It's easy
to follow.
Textbook has clear contexts/a purpose of each lesson in
3.
the beginning.
Textbook has essential vocabulary clearly identified for
4.
students
Textbook has definitions given in context and it is easy
5.
for students to understand.
Textbook has the glossary and index and refers to them
6.
in each lesson.
Textbook has a nice flow including review of previous
7.
lessn, check prerequisite skills, instructions with plenty
examples,
Layout/Flowpractices, advanced problems, and real-world
is consistent.
8. application.

Chapters/units are arranged logically. Instead of chapters by contents, this series have
9. content spirally. This may help students retain
skills little by little.
Materials are appropriate for the target grade level.
10.
 Material provides strategic use of mathematical tools, Compared to other grade-level textbook, this
including technology. doesn't have "explore" section. However, this is
11.
because primarily this textbook is a student
workbook.
The contributions of all cultural groups is recognized.
12.

Material reflects sensitivity with regard to gender,

13. race/ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status,
intellectual, and physical abilities.
Materials povide structures/organizations to help Spirical content structure may help students
14.
students retain skills over times. retain skill over time, instead of units.
Other:
15.

Other:
15.

Organization Content 2 3 6 Total: 11

Summary (Pros & Cons):

Math Content
NG or Good or Great or
Criteria Comments
No (0) NA (1) YES (2)
Content is aligned with Minnesota State Academic NCTM Standard
1.
Standards (Great=2), other standards such as NCTM and
CCSS (Good=1)
Content is aligns to standardized tests (state, district, No information
2.
other standardized tests).
Content is accurate
3.

Content is given a historical context and the impact the

4.
knowledge has had on society is examined
Students are asked to read, write, create, discuss, and
5.
explain.
Material demonstrates complexity to conceptual
6.
understanding, procedural skills, fluency, and
application.
 Real-world applications are given and relevant to the
7.
students.
Information and directions are clearly written and
8.
explained.
Non-text content (maps, graphs, pictures, etc.) are
9.
accurate, authentic, and well integrated into the
instructional
Tasks apply tomaterial.
the diversity of students and their
10.
abilities, interests,and learning styles.
Instructional strategies for the development of relevant
11.
vocabulary are included (analogies, graphic organizers,
concept maps,
A range of etc).
differentiated instructional strategies are
12.
included.
Instructional materials include extension or enrichment
13.
activities.
Instructional materials support higher-order thinking
14.
skills (problem solving, reasoning, critical thinking, etc.)
Examples and practices allow for meaningful
15.
independent student work.
Material provides access to or demonstrates concepts in
16.
multiple ways, allowing for a variety of student
responses.
Materials provide opportunities for active learning
17.
through direct instruction, cooperative learning, and
investigations
Practice problems and review materials are useful, well
18.
written, and directly connect to text.
Suggestions are provided for at-home connections.
19.

Materials are appropriate for the target grade level.

20.

Text readability is grade level appropriate.

21.

Other:
22.

Other:
23.

Other:
24.

Math Content 1 2 4 Total: 7

Summary (Pros & Cons):

Student/Teacher Friendliness
NG or Good or Great or
Criteria Comments
No (0) NA (1) YES (2)
Textbook provides various types of resources such as
1.
texts, pictures, diagrams, charts and graphs.
Illustrations are well constructed and clear
2.

Illustrations support student understanding of content

3.
standards
Illustrations are recognizable by students
4.
(current/modern/relevant)
Layout is consistent; chapters/unitsare arranged
5.
logically;
Teacher textbook contains interesting introductions
6.
and a list of prerequisites skills for each chapter
Size and format of print is appropriate.
7.

Format is visually appealing and interesting.

8.

Layout is not overwhelming or confusing. Clutter free.

9.

Teacher textbook includes

10.
formativeassessment/evaluation toolsand processes.
Textbook easily navigates parents/students to previous
11.
lessons/skills to review and retain skills.
Other:
12.

Other:
13.

Other:
14.
Student/Teacher Friendliness 0 0 0 Total: 0
Summary (Pros & Cons):