Trigonometry Concepts
Review Publish Date: 2021-03-31 10:06:45
Reviewer: INFOhio Reviewer
Rubric Version: Reviews Review Rubric Version 0.92
Location/Link: https://openspace.infohio.org/courses/trigonometry-concepts
Endorsements
Flexible Learning Endorsement |
Summary: This 10th-, 11th-, and 12th-grade trigonometry textbook is Creative Commons licensed (CC BY-NC-SA). It provides an opportunity for students to engage in trigonometry through the use of problems, examples, embedded YouTube learning videos, and practices after each section that can be immediately checked. Instructors should review the teacher edition of this textbook: https://openspace.infohio.org/courses/trigonometry-teacher-s-edition
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Usability : 6/6 Top
a. Materials follow Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
Reviewer Notes: (a.4) Embedded YouTube videos include closed captioning functions (met). b. Material(s) are not overly resource intense that would require consistent high-speed internet access, such as large video files and multiple high-resolution photos.
Reviewer Notes: (b.2) embedded YouTube videos can be played at lower quality or launched from mobile (met). c. The visual design of materials is clean and coherent, lending itself to ease of learning.
Reviewer Notes: (c.1 & c.4) Headers and key terms in bold allow for easier navigation when reference and scrolling, as well as keeping information organized (both met). Flexibility and Adaptability: 6/6 Top
d. Materials are flexible to allow students to access and complete work online or offline as needed.
Reviewer Notes: (d.1) Material can be used offline and have a CC BY-NC-SA license (met). e. Materials can support and/or facilitate learning in hybrid and/or online delivery methods.
Reviewer Notes: (e.2) Materials are CC BY-NC-SA licensed (met). f. Teacher supports, documentation, and/or guides for effective use are present.
Reviewer Notes: (f.3) can be further tailored by an instructor or students with the CC license (met).
(f.6) teacher's edition is available as a separate resource (https://openspace.infohio.org/courses/trigonometry-ti-activities-teacher-s-edition). Inclusive Teaching: 4/6 Top
g. Content is presented with an objective view on topic and is free of bias.
Reviewer Notes: This textbook uses the second person when directly addressing the learner who is engaging in this text. (g.2), (g.4), and (g.5) do not apply to this resource. h. Content creates student experiences that enable all children to reach empowering and rigorous learning outcomes regardless of their race or income.
Reviewer Notes: This textbook uses multiple approaches and methods to engage the learner. i. Content cultivates an awareness and acceptance of a variety of ages, cultures, races, religions, and gender roles and identities.
Reviewer Notes: (i.1) includes review questions and opportunities for students to reflect through the application (met).
(i.2) and (i.3) do not apply to this math textbook. Research-Based Strategies: 9/14 Top
j. Content builds on prior learning
Reviewer Notes: (j.3) assumed that an instructor would use this text to support students in the classroom along with the embedded videos (met). k. Content leads to further learning by gradually removing supports and requiring advanced skills and concepts.
Reviewer Notes: (k.2) encourages learners to collaborate (met).
(k.3) student reflection not required (not met).
(k.4) this feature is not included (not met). l. Content provides for authentic learning, application of literacy skills, student-directed inquiry, analysis, evaluation and/or reflection.
Reviewer Notes: (l.1) reliant upon instructor discretion for project-based learning (met).
(l.4 & l.5) terms and vocabulary are relayed and used through discussion encouragement, summaries, and practice/application (met).
(l.7) does not structure collaborative work (not met). m. Content engages students through discussion questions and other supports that build toward independence.
Reviewer Notes: Strategies and engagement provided throughout this resource. n. Uses technology and media to deepen learning and engage students.
Reviewer Notes: (n.3) met due to its CC-licensing availability (met).
(n.6) this text allows for students to work at their own pace (met). o. Content includes options for differentiation to meet needs of all learners.
Reviewer Notes: Offered throughout the text with the ability for an instructor to further refine through CC-licensing. p. Instructional approaches used are reflective of best practices and research on what works in education.
Reviewer Notes: (p.1) standards are not present (not met).
(p.2) not present (not met). |
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