2.5 Analysis of Textbooks

1. Selection and Organisation of Content
2. Physical Appearance

• Logical development of subject matter
• Chapter headings and divisions contribute to comprehension
• Introduction, explanatory, and summary
• paragraphs included
• Topic sentences identifiable
• Every chapter/unit includes summary

3. Content 

• Curriculum Perspective matches 
• Comprehension questions include literal, inference, and critical thinking
• Concepts covered are grade level appropriate
• Ideas presented deductively/ Ideas presented inductively
• Enough development of new ideas provided
• No sexual, racial, economic, cultural or political bias

4. Language Concerns

• Well addressed for reading level
• Appropriate for grade level intended
• Language patterns appropriate for grade level
• Vocabulary used appropriate for grade level

5. Exercises and Activities

• Clarity of Instructions
• Development of Learner Autonomy
• Consideration of Learning Style and Differences