APPENDIX -2

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR TEACHERS

 Please assign the grade to each question, where it is indicated according to

following scale:

SA: Strongly Agree A: Agree UD: Undecided D: Disagree

SD: Strongly Disagree

1. Size of the present political science textbook is proportionate for class IX

students.

S U S
A D
A D D

2. The cover page of textbook is aesthetically designed, interesting enough

to attract the attention of class IX students.

S U S
A D
A D D
3.
Binding of the textbook is durable enough keeping in view the way the
handling by class IX students.

S U S
A D
A D D

4. Length of line, size of font and legibility of print is suitable and appropriate
for class VI students.

S U S
A D
A D D

5. The content of the textbook is adequate, relevant and appropriate for

class IX students.

S U S
A D
A D D

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6. The unitization and division of topics and sub-topics are the right way.

S U S
A D
A D D

7. . The content of the textbook is related to the student’s daily life.

S U S
A D
A D D

8. There is a continuity and balance among various topics covered in the

textbook.

S U S
A D
A D D

9. The presentation of content in the textbook is appropriate, motivating and

interesting enough to attract the attention of class IX students.

S U S
A D
A D D

10. The content of the new textbook are likely to add new dimension or
concepts in the existing thought process of students.

S U S
A D
A D D

11. The language used in textbook is simple, understandable and appropriate

for class IX students.

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 S U S
A D
A D D

12. Illustrations are adequate or sufficient in numbers.

S U S
A D
A D D

13. Illustrations are clear and helpful in understanding the concept of political
science.

S U S
A D
A D D

14. stories /conversations introduced to initiate the chapters are appropriate

to the age group of students

15. The maps and figures in the textbook are according to the concept and
they are helpful in understanding the text.

S U S
A D
A D D
S U S
A D
A D D
16. At the
end of each chapter exercise provide for evaluating a wide range of
students’ abilities, skills, attitudes etc.

S U S
A D
A D D

17. At the end of each chapter exercises include different forms of

questions (long/short/open-ended/closed-ended etc.)

S U S
A D
A D D

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18. Questionnaire at the end of each chapter are well constructed from
the perspective of learner.

S U S
A D
A D D

19. The textbook for class IX is sufficient in terms of topic covered and
material provided in it.

S U S
A D
A D D

20. The changed textbook would help in developing scientific temper among
students.

S U S
A D
A D D

21. The topics and concepts included in the new textbook are sufficient.

S U S
A D
A D D

22. There was an urgent need of new political science textbook.

S U S
A D
A D D

23. The selected topics have been systematically integrated from the
preceding unit to the succeeding unit.

S U S
A D
A D D
24. The old syllabus was better than the recent one.

S U S
A D
A D D
25. The new textbook is updated with recent development in the political
science.

S U S
A D
A D D
26. The new topics helpful in creating interest among the students for higher
studies.

S U S
A D
A D D

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 OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS

1. What are the changes found by you in the new textbook in comparison of
the previous textbook?
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2. Which changes in the new textbook are important for the students?

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3. Some activities have been suggested at the end of chapter. Do you

encourage students to undertake these activities?

If yes then how?

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If not then why?

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