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Peer reviewedKirk, Michael; Matthews, Catherine E.; Kurtts, Stephanie – Science Teacher, 2001
Explains the historical perspective of textbook selection and adoption. Discusses factors affecting textbook publishing. (YDS)
Descriptors: High Schools, Middle Schools, Science Education History, Science Instruction
Peer reviewedHolliday, William G. – Science Teacher, 1990
Discussed is the importance or unimportance of including visuals and illustrations in science textbooks. Characteristics of visuals, misconceptions, individual student differences, publishers views, and recommendations to science teachers when choosing science texts are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Illustrations, Instructional Materials, Misconceptions, Science Education
Peer reviewedExline, Joseph D. – Science Teacher, 1984
Reports results of a survey on textbook adoption procedures, examining if and how often a procedure is used, whether select local districts from a list, and whether the list covers grade K-12. Also reports results of state science supervisors' (N=26) attitudes about textbook adoption procedures. (JM)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
