Textbook evaluation checklist

Textbook: ........................................................
Publisher: .......................................................
Grade/level: ....................................................
CONTENTS

topics:

MEANS

rubric:

LAYOUT

pictures:

age relevant

clear & unambiguous

functional

motivating

sufficient but brief

stimulating

up-to-date

skills:

appropriate

cross-curricular

all: L, S, R, W

topic relevant

texts:

sequential

cross-cultural

level accessible

integrated

length appropriate

colors:

practice & activities:

coded & consistent

varied

task-based

pleasant

appealing/ authentic

challenging & interactive

helpful

cross-cultural

controlled & free

grammar:

varied

appropriate size

clear & systematic

real-life

attractive & varied

logically sequenced

promote learning strategies

legible

contextualized

specified in the syllabus

working patterns:

font & headings:

develops critical
thinking

fosters creativity

personalizes the
learning process

is context sensitive to
culture, diversity, etc

offers opportunities for

self-assessment

encourages learners to
take responsibility for
their own learning

promotes learning
technologies

also includes:
progress checks
grammar review
tapescripts
index
ancillaries

map of the book:

individual

clear

vocabulary:

pair & group work

comprehensive

level & age appropriate

project work

user-friendly

gradually developed

varied

authentic
(real-life contexts)

GENERAL