Vendor Name:  Houghton-Mifflin	Quality						( List the strengths + and weaknesses of the material)
		4	3	2	1	0	-	Plus	Delta
	Grade Level of Materials:  K-3	Excellent	Good	Average	Poor	Missing	N/A	* Links to other curriculum	* Home/School Connec-
1.	The student text is well-organized and structured in a student friendly and manageable way.		X					(integrated)	tion - no newsletter for
2.	The teacher's edition is well organized and easy to follow.		X					* Reading strategies &	Spanish speaking parents
3.	Materials are current and reflect the most authoritative study and research in the area of science.		X					support	* ACT Cards/Charts not
4.	The text/graphics are free of religious, gender, social and national origin bias.	X						* Multiple intellegences	necessary (only for Kdg.)
5.	Graphics reflect the cultural diversity of the learning community.		X					* Easily found materials for	* Are there big books
6.	Controversial subjects are presented objectively and in an age-appropriate manner.						X	home	* Didn’t have a student
7.	Vocabulary/readability is appropriate for the grade level.		X					* Trade books	text book
8.	Text and materials are available to support ESL, special needs, gifted student populations.		X					* 3+ each unit is like a	* Cut cost - big books &
9.	There are activities and materials which are engaging and promote "hands-on" science.		X					tradebook	large activity cards not
10.	There are supplemental activities and materials which reinforce and enrich the science program.		X					* The activity cards are	necessary
11.	Skills, concepts and activities are aligned with IL state standards and the Rock Island		X					great & colorful	* Busy - too many pieces
	School District 41alignment document.							* Integrated throughout the	* Too much print per page
12.	Important grade level topics are covered in scope and breadth with little or no gaps in content.		X					literature of text	* Not clearly defined
13.	The program provides a variety of assessments in multiple modalities that will inform instruction.		X					* Many activites use
14.	Materials appear to be durable.		X					materials found at home or
15.	Lab activities meet the constraints of RISD 41 labs/equipment and enhance content and instruction.		X					in the classroom
16.	Publisher has commitment to provide support and methods to provide regular updates to materials.	X						* Lots of information - easy
17.	Opportunity for technology integration are identified and available.	X						to find materials