BOOK EVALUATION FORM

Name School
Subject Date
Text
Author
Publisher
For what course is this book suitable ___________________

Tick [√] the appropriate column (based on observation)

Excellent 5 Good 4 Average 3 Weak 2 Ubsatisfactory1

Observation Category Performance Level
5 4 3 2 1
1 Does the content adequately cover requirements?
2 Are topic/concepts presented in sufficient detail?
3 Does the sequencing of topics in the next match that of the syllabus?
4 Do exercises and activities help to reinforce skills and attitudes
taught?
5 Do exercises and activities help to extend and evaluate knowledge?
6 Are there sufficient practices exercises, activities and projects?
7 Are there sufficient assessment and evaluation assignment?
8 The questions make connections between the learned content,
allow the reader to reflect on main ideas and extend critical thinking
about past and future events.
9 Questions are multi-leveled, i. e, there are questions that the reader
can answer by looking in a specific place in the text some that
require the reader to look for clues in what they have read and
combine these with their prior knowledge.
10 Writing is descriptive and thought-provoking and foster
visualization. Sparking the reader’s imagination.
11 Vocabulary consists of works that are both familiar and challenging,
and words the reader may not know are clearly defined.
12 Headings and subheading support the content and preview what is
coming so that the reader gets a clear idea about the section.
13 Captions and labels are accurate and informative, and supplement
the text or main ideas in that part of the book.
14 The point size of the type. Length of the line of type. And space
between each line all work together. Producing a page that is only
visually appealing but also readable and accessible.
15 The text is complemented/supported by graphic elements that do
no crowd the page or overwhelm the student with too much textual
or visual information.
16 Graphics are located with the text that they refer to and consistent
identified with call outs. Such as figure I, figure 2 ect.
17 Maps and charts includes keys or legends that explain what the
symbols mean
18 Glossary included-unfamiliar or specialized terms are well defined
19 Index is through and easy to use. And consist of entries that are
detailed and cross-referenced.
20 Bibliography-list of books and other reference work used by
author(s) is comprehensive.
 Book Evaluation Form

Textbook Title: _________________________________ Date Evaluated: ___________________

DESCRIPTION Ratings
Physical Features 5 4 3 2 1
The illustrations appealing.
The illustrations help teach the concepts and words being
developed.
The print is appropriate for the level of student
The cover is attractive
There are sufficient graphs, charts, and maps used at each level
The book is sturdy in construction and it’s binding is durable
enough to last for years?
References are well indexed?
Content 5 4 3 2 1
The text coincide with the content and objectives of the course
The text is up to date and accurate
The text is adaptable to the students’ needs, interests, and
abilities
The content is free of prejudices on controversial issues
The style of writing is interesting, clear, and appropriate for the
students’ reading level
It reinforces critical thinking, problem solving, and other higher
order thinking skills beyond simple recall?
Column Total
Grand Total
Author: ___________________________________ Publisher: ________________________
For what course is the book suitable: ________________________________________________
Evaluated by: ___________________________________________________________________

Tick [/] the appropriate column

Excellent (5) Good (4) Average (3) Weak (2) Unsatisfactory (1)