Trigonometry - TI Activities (Student's Edition)
Review Publish Date: 2021-04-01 06:40:54
Reviewer: INFOhio Reviewer
Rubric Version: Reviews Review Rubric Version 0.92
Summary: This trigonometry activities supplement lacks working links to both Texas Instrument and CK-12. Log-in is required for CK-12 resources and the links provided are redirected to CK-12 homepage. Although there are valuable problems, figures, and solutions in this open textbook (CC BY-NC-SA licensed), the full use of learning activities and resources are not available. May be most useful as a supplemental resource to support other, more functional resources.
Usability
Meets
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Flexibility and Adaptability
Does not Meet
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Inclusive Teaching
Meets
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Research-Based Strategies
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Expectations
Usability : 4/6 Top
a. Materials follow Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
Reviewer Notes: (a.3) images are not captioned, but support the learning text and are referenced in the narrative (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) does not contain videos (not applicable).
(b.3) does not contain hi-res images (not applicable). c. The visual design of materials is clean and coherent, lending itself to ease of learning.
Flexibility and Adaptability: 1/6 Top
d. Materials are flexible to allow students to access and complete work online or offline as needed.
Reviewer Notes: (d.1 & d.2) CC BY-NC-SA licensing allows for offline downloading of the student edition but the link pathways and resources are not updated and either send to CK-12 main site or give a 404 error (not met). e. Materials can support and/or facilitate learning in hybrid and/or online delivery methods.
Reviewer Notes: (e.1) this criterion is met assuming access to web-based materials (met).
(e.2) has a CC BY-NC-SA license (met).
(e.3) many sections require access to CK-12 website. Links are not direct (redirect to CK-12 homepage) and access to materials are log-in required (not met). f. Teacher supports, documentation, and/or guides for effective use are present.
Reviewer Notes: (f.1) not directly included in this resource (not met).
(f.3) does provide multiple approaches, but links are not accessible directly and require a CK-12 login (not met).
(f.5) may be offered through the links, but not explicit in the learning material (not met).
(f.6) many problems and activities are linked in the resource, but are not direct or accessible links to CK-12 (not met). Inclusive Teaching: 3/6 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: (h.3) does not explicitly structure the interactions, but provides possible opportunities (not met).
(h.5) not present in the resource (not met). 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: 2/14 Top
j. Content builds on prior learning
Reviewer Notes: (j.1) uses student questions to formatively assess understanding (met).
(j.2) provides broken or sign-in required links (not met).
(j.4) students actively learn by engaging in the practice problems (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 on the instructor to produce (not met).
(l.6) some formative assessments are present, but others are reliant on broken links (not 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: (m.1) Present in the text, but should have been further supported by the broken links (met).
(m.2) Links create barriers to student learning and self-motivation to continue the flow of the lesson (not met).
(m.3) available without links at times (met).
(m.4) same comment as m.2 (not met). n. Uses technology and media to deepen learning and engage students.
Reviewer Notes: (n.1, n.2, n.3) links are provided but are not functional (not met).
(n.4) not present.
(n.6) the text does allow some narratives, concepts, and practice, but does not allow for students to explore the full CK-12 resources (not met). o. Content includes options for differentiation to meet needs of all learners.
Reviewer Notes: (o.2) broken links limit the approaches included in this resource (not met). 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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