RATING/RECOMMENDATION CRITERIA

RECOMMENDED PRIMARY: Instructional Materials that are in alignment with content, philosophy and instructional strategies of the Core; may be used by students as principle sources of study, provide comprehensive coverage of course content; and support U-PASS requirements.

RECOMMENDED LIMITED: Instructional materials that may be used or purchased and are in limited alignment with the Core or U-PASS requirements or are narrow or restricted in their scope and sequence. If school districts or schools select and purchase materials recommended under this category, it is recommended that they have a plan for using appropriate supplemental materials assuring coverage of Core requirements.

RECOMMENDED TEACHER RESOURCE: Instructional materials that may be used or purchased for or by teachers for use as resource material only.

RECOMMENDED STUDENT RESOURCE: Instructional materials aligned to the Core that are developmentally appropriate, but no intended to be the primary instructional resource. These materials may provide valuable content information for students.

REVIEWED, BUT NOT RECOMMENDED: Instructional materials that may not be aligned with the Core, may be inaccurate in content, include misleading connotations, contain undesirable presentation, are in conflict with existing law and rules, or are unsuitable for use by students. School districts are strongly cautioned against using these materials.

NOT SAMPLED: Instructional materials that were included in the publisher bid but were not sampled to the USOE or the commission.

NOT REVIEWED: The following materials are not reviewed, but may be purchased consistent with the law and Rule 277-469-6: Advanced Placement materials, International Baccalaureate materials, concurrent enrollment materials, library or trade books, reference materials, teachers' professional teachers' materials which are not components of an integrated instructional program. Galley proofs or unfinished copies are not reviewed.

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