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Textbook Selection (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Raymond H. Franzen

 
9780331713848: Textbook Selection (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Find the clear, research-based approach to choosing better school texts.

This practical guide explains how to pick textbooks using five core criteria. It shows how evidence and careful judgment can replace guesswork in text-book adoption. The book also demonstrates how to structure reliable decisions through objective data, rating tools, and diverse voices from teachers and other judges.

  • Five determinative criteria: interest, comprehension, permanent methods of study, permanent value of content, and mechanical construction.
  • How to balance objective evidence with expert and teacher input to form sound conclusions.
  • Ways to use score cards and formal judgments to compare texts consistently.
  • Examples from actual studies that apply these principles to high school English and geography texts.
Ideal for educators and school administrators seeking a methodical, data‑driven approach to text-book selection, not just opinion.

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