- This textbook aligns to Oklahoma PASS.*
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- This text has the essential skills identified by teachers (see seperate list for skills).*
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- The instructional concepts and examples are updated and current.*
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- The mathematics content is correct, factually accurate, and written with precision. *
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- Comments, strengths, concerns, questions, etc. on Mathematics Content/Alignment with state standards. Please refer to specific question numbers when entering comments.
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- Instruction is organized in a systematic and logical order with an increase in depth and complexity.*
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- Concepts and procedures are explained and accompanied with examples of varied difficulty to reinforce the lesson. *
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- Materials give attention to problem solving, reasoning, communicating, and application.*
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- Resources include suggestions for helping students understand academic vocabulary, comprehend, and utilize the textbook features.*
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- Literacy strategies are a part of instruction (activating prior knowledge, questioning, making inferences, visualizing, vocabulary, writing, etc.) and there is support for implementing these strategies.*
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- Resources include suggestions for student remediation of essential skills.*
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- Sufficient instructional and practice materials are provided for essential skills. *
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- Repetition and review are used to develop automaticity or to prepare for future learning.*
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- Student materials contain guidance to help build understanding of a topic.*
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- Comments, strengths, concerns, questions, etc. on Program Organization. Please refer to specific question numbers when entering comments.
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- Strategies to anticipate, identify, address, and correct common student error and misconceptions.*
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- Teacher’s edition provides suggestions for integration and connections to other disciplines.*
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- The students resources are complete, labeled correctly, and have directions that are easily followed.*
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- Comments, strengths, concerns, questions, etc. on Instructional Planning and Support. Please refer to specific question numbers when entering comments.
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- Questions are provided to monitor students’ comprehension during instruction.*
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- There are a variety of authentic, formative, and summative assessments to document student progress.*
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- There are guidelines and resources for alternate assessments, answer guides, sample project guides, rubrics, and portfolios.*
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- Comments, strengths, concerns, questions, etc. on Assessment. Please refer to specific question numbers when entering comments.
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- Comprehensive guidance and strategies in how to differentiate instruction for all learners.*
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- Teacher and student editions include alternatives for advanced students that allow students to accelerate beyond their grade-level content or study the content in greater depth or complexity.*
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- Comments, strengths, concerns, questions, etc. on Universal Access. Please refer to specific question numbers when entering comments.
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- The teacher is directed in ways to make math relevant to students’ lives with a variety of real-world applications.*
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- There are ample opportunities for students to work collaboratively.*
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- Students given the opportunity to respond orally or in writing.*
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- Students have the opportunity to create visual representations, generate products, or think of new situations for applying or extending what they learn. *
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- Comments, strengths, concerns, questions, etc. on Motivation and Engagement. Please refer to specific question numbers when entering comments.
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- The publisher provides initial textbook and resource orientation each year upon request.*
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- Alternative forms of professional development (PD kits, videos, books, webinars, etc.) are provided upon request.*
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- Comments, strengths, concerns, questions, etc. on Professional Development. Please refer to specific question numbers when entering comments.
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- Student textbook and interactive resources are easily accessed on-line.*
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- Publisher has website where the teacher can easily access all instructional resources and technological support.*
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- Video tutorials for parents and students are available on-line for all textbook lessons.*
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- The lessons incorporate technological activities such as PowerPoint, calculators, virtual manipulatives, interactive white board lessons, etc.*
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- The textbook provides support for the type of calculators being used in the classroom.*
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- Comments, strengths, concerns, questions, etc. on Technology. Please refer to specific question numbers when entering comments.
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- Resources are provided to prepare students for state and national assessments. (EOI, ACT, SAT, AP, etc.)*
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- Do you feel confident that you would use this material as your primary resource for teaching the appropriate course?*
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- The components (teacher edition and ancillaries) directly support the same purpose and goals.*
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- The materials are text-friendly, the colors, size of print, spacing, quantity, and type of visuals are suitable for the abilities and needs of the intended students.*
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- The text is appropriate for the maturity level of the student.*
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- Student text and materials are durable.*
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- Comments, strengths, concerns, questions, etc. on Additional Considerations. Please refer to specific question numbers when entering comments.
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