Contact Person’s Name______West Bloomfield School District
Title of Proposed Text______Proposal Tracking Form
Curriculum Council
Please check, date and initial each item as completed. Submit this sheet as a cover to your Curriculum/Textbook proposal.
ÿ Proposal discussed with PLC/Department. PLC/Department Leader signed proposal. ______
ÿ Proposal discussed with Building Admin. Building Admin. signed proposal.______
ÿ Asst. Supt. reviewed proposal and forwarded it to K-12 Committee if content-area related. ______
ÿ Proposal discussed by K-12 Committee and committee rep. signs proposal and returns to Asst. Supt. ______
ÿ Asst. Supt. presented proposal to Curriculum Council. ______
ÿ Asst. Supt. notified proposal writer/s of the decision of the Curriculum Council. ______
ÿ Asst. Supt. presented approved proposal to the Board of Education.______
ÿ Asst. Supt. notified proposal writer/s and building admin. of the decision of the Board.______
Date approved by Curriculum Council: ______
ÿApproved ÿ Approved with conditions ÿ Denied
Date approved by Board of Education:______
ÿApproved ÿ Approved with conditions ÿ Denied
West Bloomfield School District
New Textbook/Resource Evaluation Form
Recommended Text
Title ______
Author ______
Publisher ______Copyright Date ______
Cost Per Copy ______Number Needed ______
ISBN # ______
Course Title & Grade Level ______
Subject Area ______
Implementation Date ______Text Readability Level ______
Textbook Review Team______
Rationale for Adoption______
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Nature of Resource:
Textbook _____ Short Story Collection _____ Workbook _____
Essay Collection _____ Novel _____ Biography _____
Anthology _____ Resource Book _____ Other (explain) ______
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Present Text
Title ______
Author ______
Publisher ______Copyright Date______
Adoption Date/Number of Years Used ______
Revised: 4/27/05
0 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Neutral 4 = Strongly Agree
NA = Not Applicable or No Information Available
No text currently in use ______
TEXTBOOK/RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / NA1 / There is evidence that the authors, advisors, and consultants include a wide educational range of people.
2 / The textbook reflects current thinking and knowledge (consider the publication date).
3 / The textbook can be used effectively for the next __ years. (use 5 years as a standard)
4 / Textbook has received positive reviews in ______(a library or professional journal.)
Comments
PHYSICAL FEATURES OF THE TEXTBOOK/RESOURCE
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / NA1 / The size and weight of the textbook are age-appropriate for the student.
2 / The font and style are clear and age-appropriate.
3 / The binding and cover are durable.
4 / The page layout is uncluttered and balanced with sufficient white space for easy reading.
5 / Provisions for emphasis (heavy type, boxes, color, italics, etc.) are clear and appropriate.
6 / The book is attractive, well designed, and appealing to students.
7 / Illustrations, tables, figures, graphs, charts, and maps are relevant and functional.
8 / Illustrations, tables, figures, graphs, charts, and maps provide fair, accurate, and balanced representations in terms of age, ethnicity, race, sex, and/or socioeconomic level.
9 / Illustrations provide positive role models for male and female students of different ethnicities/cultures.
10 / Illustrations avoid stereotyping groups and/or individuals.
11 / Illustrations portray males and females from different cultural groups in positions of prominence and/or leadership or in non-traditional roles.
12 / Students of both sexes and various cultures and physical conditions will use the materials without feeling excluded, estranged, or diminished.
13 / Information is presented to equally support different learning styles.
Comments
ORGANIZATION OF THE TEXTBOOK/RESOURCE
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / NA1 / The table of contents shows a logical development of the subject.
2 / The glossaries/appendices are clear and comprehensive.
3 / There is uniformity in the format within every unit/chapter.
4 / Unit/chapter introductions are clear and comprehensive.
5 / Unit/chapter summaries suitably reinforce the content.
6 / References, bibliographies, and resources are sufficient.
7 / Text and corresponding visuals occur in close proximity to one another.
Comments
INSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES OF THE TEXTBOOK/RESOURCE
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / NA1 / The writing style promotes comprehension.
2 / The language encompasses both sexes by avoiding terms that are inappropriately gender specific or designates occupations by gender.
3 / The text reflects cultural diversity via the use of ethnic names as well as the more common Anglo names.
4 / The text is written in clear, simple, and logical terms.
5 / The text provides sufficiently for individual learning styles (differentiated instruction) with suggestions and alternative resources and activities for enrichment as well as for remediation.
6 / Key vocabulary is made clear in context or in the glossary.
7 / End-of-lesson questions review key ideas and vocabulary.
8 / Maps and gazetteer sections reinforce lessons.
9 / Skills are linked to other subject areas (i.e., art, math, science, language arts, etc.).
10 / Activities appeal to a wide range of student abilities and interests.
11 / The text encourages the development of higher order skills (i.e., 3.0+ on Bloom).
12 / Concepts are identified in an easily distinguishable manner (i.e., boldface type, etc.).
13 / Students have opportunities to apply their skills to relevant, real-world situations.
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / NA
14 / There are sufficient activities/opportunities for independent research and reports.
15 / The textbook makes a linkage to career pathways.
16 / The text activates prior knowledge.
Comments
TEACHER’S EDITION/RESOURCE PACKAGE
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / NA1 / The teacher’s edition is easy to use, comprehensive, well organized, and contains sufficient information for even the inexperienced teacher.
2 / Step-by-step plans are included on implementing the student’s edition in the classroom.
3 / Objectives are included and clearly stated.
4 / Scope and sequence information is provided.
5 / A variety of teaching strategies is suggested to improve instructional effectiveness.
6 / Provisions are included for re-teaching skills and concepts related to objectives.
7 / Sufficient activities and optional strategies are provided for enrichment and remediation.
8 / Answers to exercises/quizzes/tests are provided on the facsimiles of the student edition pages.
9 / Key vocabulary lists are included for each unit/chapter.
10 / The type size is suitable.
11 / Ancillary materials (i.e., duplicating masters, printed materials, audio visual materials, transparencies, software, test banks, diagnostic assessments, workbooks, web access and internal home school connection, etc.) are included and are of high quality.
12 / Does the company provide training for staff as part of the purchase price?
Comments
TECHNOLOGY
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / NA1 / Does the textbook have multimedia support that is integrated with the text? (Magazines, online remediation, publications, etc.)
2 / Does the textbook have a CD-ROM that provides meaningful and interactive practice?
3 / Does the textbook have a website?
4 / Does the textbook suggest engaging, worthwhile Internet activities?
Comments
ASSESSMENTS
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / NA1 / Assessment tools are suggested, included, and/or sufficient to support differentiated learning styles.
2 / Assessments are aligned with State and National benchmarks.
3 / Assessments are presented in a familiar format with a variety of assessment techniques.
4 / Does the textbook offer pre and post tests?
Comments
ALSO COMPLETE THIS SECTION FOR NOVELS
What specific standards and benchmarks does this novel address?______
Is this novel on the Young Adult Library Service Association’s (American Library Association) list of recommended books for student reading? ______YES ______NO
Please attach a summary of the novel that reflects the importance of using this pice of literature to achieve the standards of this course.
List all materials or novels reviews:
1.______
2.______
3.______
Revised: 4/27/05
= Strongly Disagree 2 = Neutral 4 = Strongly Agree
NA = Not Applicable or No Information Available
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Principal
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Reviewed by Curriculum Council
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Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
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Superintendent
Board Approval Date ______
Comments:
Revised: 3/7/05