Form Book Material Approval: IGA-R
- Instruction: I
BOOK/MATERIALS APPROVAL/ANALYSIS
DISTRICT 27-J, BRIGHTON, COLORADO
Content Area_______________________
Grade Level________________________
Name of Textbook or Series____________
Publisher___________________________
Date of Publication____________________
Number of Texts to be Purchased_________
Cost per Student Text__________________
During which academic year (s) will this purchase be made:_____
1. Does the material follow the state’s standards?
Explain how:__________________________________________
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2. Does the material follow the district’s standards?
Explain how:__________________________________________
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3. Why is the material needed?___________________________
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4. List the advantages of the proposed materials:
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5. List any weaknesses apparent in the proposed material:
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6. FRY Readability Grade Level Rating_____________________
7. Is the textbook available in other language(s)? List
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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Please describe the supplemental materials that will be included with the textbook being recommended.
1. Is there a Teacher’s Manual? Yes ____ No ____ What resources are contained in the Teacher’s Manual
2. Describe or list any of the Audio-Visual Materials (e.g., audio tapes, video tapes, computer programs, laser disks, etc.)
3. What supplemental readings are included, if any?
4. Describe the opportunities for interdisciplinary or integreted learning.
5. What high interest/low vocabulary resources are available, if any?
6. Describe any other special features?
I recommend that the Board of Education adopt this textbook or series and/or materials for use in
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(Course Title and Grade level)
Signature of Person Making the Recommendation______________________________________ (Date)
I support this recommendation______________________________________ (Building Principal) (Date)
Signature of Curriculum Council Chairperson__________________________________________ (Date)
Signature of District Administrator_________________________________________ (Date)
Board Approval_____________________________________________ (Date)
This form must be typed - handwritten forms will not be accepted