2. Instructional Resource Review Rubric - April 17, 2023 - DCSD Board Meeting Archive

K-12 Instructional Material Resource Evaluation

Publisher Resource Title

Area Evaluated Name of Evaluator

Role: Parent____ Educator____ Student_____ Community Member_____
Directions: Complete one form for each textbook series/program you evaluate. In your evaluation, consider the materials
according to the criteria below. First, take each individual criterion and rate the material using the following standard:
EXCEEDS, MEETS or DOES NOT MEET. Place “X” in the appropriate box, tallying subtotals and final scores where indicated.
Use the comment section to give reasons for your ratings, citing pages whenever possible.

Preliminary Questions YES NO
Does this resource have a print and digital option?
Is the print version durable?

EXCEEDS MEETS DOES NOT
A. CONTENT (2 pts.) (1 pt.) MEET
(0 pts.)
Content is aligned to the state, national, and/or international standards.
Content is relevant and appropriate to the grade level and language proficiency
level.
Content develops literacy skills related to college and career readiness
expectations.
Presentation of the scope and sequence of content is well-organized.
Content fosters an integrated approach where concepts/skills are not taught in
isolation.
Content presents real world application that is current and engaging.
Content allows students to progress from mastery of basic concepts/skills to
application.
Materials effectively integrates listening, speaking, viewing, reading, and
writing skills.
Content provides activities and projects for students to deepen their problem-
solving and decision-making skills.
Content is free from factual errors.
Materials support interdisciplinary lessons.
CATEGORY SUBTOTALS

EXCEEDS MEETS DOES NOT
B. EQUITY and ACCESSIBILITY (2 pts.) (1 pt.) MEET
(0 pts.)
Resources are free from bias in their portrayal of ethnic groups, gender, age,
cultures, disabilities, and religion.
Resources are designed for use in planning and implementation of
differentiated instruction addressing multiple learning styles.
Resources address the needs of Gifted students.
Resources address the needs of English Learners (EL).
Resources address the needs of Special Education (SPED) students.
Materials are accessible to all students.
Resources address the diverse, multicultural nature of our society.
Resources provide information on how parents/guardians can be involved in
the instructional materials.
CATEGORY SUBTOTALS
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EXCEEDS MEETS DOES NOT
C. ASSESSMENT (2 pts.) (1 pt.) MEET
(0 pts.)
Assessment is aligned to the state, national, and/or international standards.
Assessment is designed at appropriate Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels for
each standard being assessed.
Materials provide for a balanced approach to assessment emphasizing both
formative and summative assessments in multiple formats.
Formats include performance-based task and portfolio assessment as well as
selected and constructed response.
Assessments are fully integrated throughout the instructional program.
Materials integrate formal and informal means of assessment.
Materials include multiple types of assessments (performance tasks, multiple
choice, short answer, and free response).
Materials communicate expectations for student performance through rubrics,
self-assessment, analysis of student work, and teacher commentary.
Multiple measurements of individual student progress occur at regular intervals
ensuring success for all students.
CATEGORY SUBTOTALS

EXCEEDS MEETS DOES NOT
D. DIGITAL DESIGN and SUPPORT (2 pts.) (1 pt.) MEET
(0 pts.)
The scope and sequence of the content is well-organized and comprehensive
with the state, national, and/or international standards.
The program provides opportunities for direct instruction and independent
practice.
Text is organized in a logical manner and includes a table of contents, indices,
glossaries, overviews, objectives, and selected answers in the appendix.
Text/format is written in the appropriate grade level text complexity band
and/or language proficiency level.
The layout is consistent, clear, and arranged logically.
Teacher resources are comprehensive and organized.
Materials support immersive reader feature.
Materials support multiple languages for student and family support.
Includes data components that are easy to view, manipulate, disaggregate,
share, and download.
Materials allow for keyword and content standard searches.
Digital files are editable for teachers and students.
The program provides strategies and/or a professional learning component for
teachers.
CATEGORY SUBTOTALS

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EXCEEDS MEETS DOES NOT
E. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN and SUPPORT (2 pts.) (1 pt.) MEET
(0 pts.)
Materials and activities are high interest, engaging, and authentic.
Materials promote inquiry, research, and application of learning.
Materials encourage the use of critical thinking, problem solving, and
communication.
Guidance is provided for appropriate strategies for diverse learners (e.g.,
scaffolding, enrichment, and differentiated instruction).
Opportunities exist for teachers to increase their knowledge of content and/or
strategies.
Ancillary/supplementary materials are well organized, of high quality, and
enhance instruction.
CATEGORY SUBTOTALS

EVALUATION SUMMARY

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

OVERALL EVAULATION EXCEEDS MEETS DOES NOT MEET

TOTAL NUMERIC SCORE

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