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Organizational feature

2

mostly evident

1

partially evident

0

little or no evidence

Enter Score

Textbook provides a useful table of contents, glossary & index

Layout is consistent and chapters are arranged logically

Chapters contain clear and comprehensive introductions and summaries

Textbook contains references, bibliography and resources

Information is accurate & current

Reading level is appropriate for age/grade

Size and format of print is appropriate

Format is visually appealing & interesting

Identical Spanish version

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Content criteria

2

mostly evident

1

partially evident

0

little or no evidence

Overall rating

Real-life applications are given

Information and directions are clearly written and explained

Activities are developmentally appropriate

Non text content (maps, graphs, pictures) are accurate and well integrated into the text

Lessons/activities are interdisciplinary

Activities apply to a diversity of student abilities, interests and learning styles

Activities include guiding questions which encourage the development of higher-level thinking skills (as per Bloom’s Taxonomy or Webb’s Depth of Knowledge)

Content coincides with NYS Standards and course objectives

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Criteria

2

mostly evident

1

partially evident

0

little or no evidence

Overall rating

Program provides a separate teacher's edition with resource package

Teacher's edition is comprehensive, organized, easy to use, and provides research-based instructional strategies

References are readily available to the specific NYS Standards and skills addressed in each activity

Supplementary materials listed below are well organized, of high quality, and are useful in enhancing instruction (rate all that apply:)

Manipulatives

Prepared Kits

Supplemental student practice/workbook

Remedial/Advanced student materials

EL strategies

Assessment materials

(rate for print and/or digital versions)

Diagnostic

Formative/Summative

Mid and End of Unit

Cumulative (ongoing to demonstrate student growth over the course of the year)

Variety of test formats (i.e.: multiple choice, short answer, project based)

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Digital criteria

2

mostly evident

1

partially evident

0

little or no evidence

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Digital access is available for students

Digital access is available for teachers

Online content coincides with NYS standards

Digital material is well organized, engaging, and easy to navigate

Data reports are available from student work and easy to access

Program available on multiple devices and platforms

Audio available

Language translations available

Adaptive technology available for individualized growth

Online materials are editable and printable

Aligned with and enhances the student text

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Criteria

2

mostly evident

1

partially evident

0

little or no evidence

Overall rating

Women and minorities are featured in important roles

Subject matter covers a spectrum of accomplishments, contributions and careers by all sexes, races and physical conditions

All groups are presented in broad scope

Pronouns and descriptors of both sexes are used equally

Nouns, adjectives, terms and illustrations are non-stereotypical and non-prejudicial

Children of both sexes and various cultures and physical conditions will use the materials without feeling excluded, estranged or diminished

References and timelines feature events throughout various parts of the world

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Part 1 Organization/Format

/18

Part 2 Content

/16

Part 3 Teacher Edition/Supplements

/26

Part 4 Digital

/22

Part 5 Inclusion/Equity/Diversity

/14

Grand Total:

/96