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Textbook under consideration.

CRITERION RATING
1. Objectives 1 2 3 4 5
1.1. Objectives are clearly stated.
1.2. Objectives are achievable
1.3. Objectives are measurable.
1.4. Objectives include cognitive, affective
and psychomotor.
Partial Score

2. Content and mechanics 1 2 3 4 5
2.1. Content is up-to-date.
2.2. Content is accurate.
2.3. Content includes adequate
development of higher order thinking
skills and appropriate for the year
level
2.4. Content is presented at a variety of
cognitive levels.
2.5. Organization and selection of topics
or units fit the sequence of the course
syllabus.
2.6. Organization of topics is flexible,
permitting variation in sequence.
2.7. Materials within the chapter are well-
organized.
2.8. Approach is suitable for a wide range
of student abilities.
2.9. Text avoids irrelevant details.
2.10. Fundamental concepts and principles
are clearly explained and accurate.
2.11. Content can be easily understood by
the intended learner.
2.12. Sample problems, if applicable, are
presented with adequate
explanations.
2.13. Sufficient examples are given to
assist the learner in mastering certain
concepts and principles.
2.14. Text vocabulary level I suitable.
2.15. New concepts are explicitly linked to
the student’s prior knowledge or
experience.
2.16. Text introduces abstract concepts by
accompanying them with concrete
examples.
Partial Score

3. Physical Features 1 2 3 4 5
3.1. Illustrations and drawing are up-to-
date.
3.2. Photographs are of good quality.