Mathematics Textbook Evaluation Assignment
With the recent emphasis on improving American students’ mathematics abilities, many textbooks have been created each purporting that its instructional approach will most significantly advance the skills of learners. In this assignment, you will review mathematics textbooks and their instructional approaches.
1) Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
a) Review “Publisher Contact Information." This will provide you with links to the websites of several publishers where you can research currently available math textbooks.
b) Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines. An abstract is not required.
2) Select three currently available mathematics textbooks to review. All three should be intended for use at the same grade level.
3) In a paper of 1,250 words, evaluate the textbooks and the related approaches to teaching mathematics. Include a full APA-format citation and grade-level information for each textbook evaluated. Your evaluation should provide the following:
a) A description of the strengths and weaknesses of each textbook.
b) A critique of the instructional approach of each textbook.
c) A rationale for selecting one of these textbooks over the others.
INSTRUCTION:
The first items on your evaluation checklist should evaluate whether or not the textbook addresses Texas state-mandated frameworks for the intended grade level and course. Texas state education department has online access to frameworks for math benchmarks at every grade level. Identify the framework included in the textbook to determine whether or not the text satisfies Texas state requirements.
One recommendation that I have is to copy/paste the actual criteria for each section in the paper—make these subheadings paraphrased. This will help ensure that you are addressing all parts of the essay requirements. Please proofread and cross check APA citation errors. Write in Third Person Scholarly writing: No quotes from Authors. Let your voice be heard and not reporting lecture back to me. Academic critical writing only. • Please expand your discussion and highlight other important theorists and theories where needed. • Introduction, and conclusion SHOULD be comprehensive and to include more main ideas and thoughts. Use transitional phrases to link one paragraph to the other. Please follow all instructions carefully and religiously. No assumptions. If you need any clarification on anything please let me know. Please note preferred plagiarism checker to check final writing is TURNITIN software not to be more than 8% plagiarized. Develop all arguments elaborately please.
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