The Evaluation of Interchange Student's Book 3 Instructor Dr. Josephine 朱杏丰 Vivian 張友俐 Diana 張瓊櫻 Claire 林怡瑩 Cynthia 陳佳吟 Daphney 陳怡君 Angela Group

The Evaluation of

Interchange Student's Book 3

Instructor Dr. Josephine

朱杏丰 Vivian 張友俐 Diana 張瓊櫻 Claire林怡瑩 Cynthia 陳佳吟 Daphney 陳怡君 Angela

Group 7

April 3, 2006

Designed by Diana Chang 2006

Preface Diana Chang

Five criteria of textbooks evaluation

1. Organization/Format2. Content3. Vocabulary and Grammar4. Skills5. Graphic and interest


Introduction Diana Chang

Criteria 1.Organization/Format

• Table of contents— for readers to understand fully at a glance.

• Clear Index—student-friendly

• Size and format


Diana Chang

Criteria 2.Content• Up-to-date information• Contemporary, real-world topics • Multi-skills creation—provide opportunities for

students to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.


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Content

• Lively exercises and activities

• Real tasks achievement


Vivian Chu

Criteria 3.Vocabulary and Grammar• Functional grammar taught in

communicative contexts• Provided the related activities to help the

students practice vocabulary and grammar.


Vivian Chu

Criteria 4.SkillsListening—An audio/video CD is preferableSpeaking—e.g. describing, making requests, expressing, complaining, identifying…Reading—- essays, articles, news, thesis…Writing——a letter, an e-mail, a biography, a predicament, a short speech…


Vivian Chu

Skills • Listening exercises with a variety of

accents • Highest opportunities for guided

speaking practice • Knowledgeable articles for students to

read• Topical writing in individual and in pairs


Cynthia Lin

Criteria 5.Graphic and interest• Functional graphics• Eye-catching and interesting

pictures


Interchange 3rd edition Professor Jack c. Richards

Cynthia Lin


Interchange 3rd edition is:

• A fully revised edition of New Interchange

• The world's most successful English series for adult and young adult learners.

• Incorporates suggestions from teachers and students all over the world.

Cynthia Lin


Author Cynthia Lin

Professor Jack c. Richards Born in New Zealand • Dr. Richards has written over 60 articles and 20 books. Many of his books

and articles are classics in the field of second language teaching.

• His classroom textbooks are also widely used and have helped millions of students around the world learn English.


• An integrated multi-skills syllabus • Contemporary, real-world topics • Practical authentic conversational

language • Grammar taught in communicative

contexts • Natural listening exercises with a

variety of accents

Major Features of New Interchange Daphney Chen


Daphney Chen

• Maximum opportunities for guided speaking practice

• Student friendly and teacher friendly design

• Regular review activities

• Fun to teach and use in the classroom








Checklist Claire Chang

TEXTBOOK EVALUATION CHECKLIST1 General Information

Title Interchange Third Edition

Author (s) Jack C. Richards with Jonathan Hull and Susan Proctor

Publisher (s) Cambridge University Press; 3 edition ( December 20, 2004)

Subject/Grade level Level 3-intermediate level

Language English

ISBN 0521602165

Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches


2 Organization/Format Excellent Good Adequate Poor Non

aTextbook provides a useful table of contents, glossary and index.

4 3 2 1 0

b Information is accurate & current.4

3 2 1 0

cAre there activities to reinforce the concepts at the end of each chapter?

4 3 2 1 0

d Size and format of print is appropriate. 4 3 2 1 0

e Is it a recent publication/edition? 4 3 2 1 0

subtotal 19

3 Content Excellent Good Adequate Poor Non

a The content appropriate for the grade level. 4 3 2 1 0

bAre the graphics, maps, and pictures used to enhance the content?

4 3 2 1 0

cDo the activities in the lessons that ask students to work together give them a "real" task?

4 3 2 1 0

dAre there enough exercises that the students are likely to use?

4 3 2 1 0

eIs there an overview at the beginning of lesson that lists the functions and key-points?

4 3 2 1 0

subtotal 20


4 Vocabulary and Grammar Excellent Good Adequate Poor Non

aDo the vocabulary words seem to be on target--not too easy or too hard?

4 3 2 1 0

bAre the vocabulary words used throughout the book as key concepts?

4 3 2 1 0

c Are the grammar items presented and explained clearly? 4 3 2 1 0

d Does the lesson provide lots of exercises for grammar points? 4 3 2 1 0

e Does the lesson provide lots of exercises for vocabulary? 4 3 2 1 0

subtotal 17

5 Skills Excellent Good Adequate Poor Non

a Is the text including reading articles for students to practice? 4 3 2 1 0

b Does the lesson provide activities for speaking practice? 4 3 2 1 0

c Is there a sense of humor and creativity within the textbook? 4 3 2 1 0

dDoes the lesson provide exercises for listening concerning the concept?

4 3 2 1 0

eDoes the lesson provide excerises for writing concerning the concept?

4 3 2 1 0

subtotal 18


6 Graphics and interest Excellent Good Adequate Poor Non

aAre the graphics reinforcing presented concepts and ideas?

4 3 2 1 0

b Are the pictures colorful, interesting? 4 3 2 1 0

c Is the book interesting for students?4

3 2 1 0

d Are there any technology/media connections? 4 3 2 1 0

eDoes the graphics provide essential information for children to learn?

4 3 2 1 0

subtotal 18

Total Score 92 points


Conclusion Angela Chen

Interchange 3rd edition is:

• A powerful textbook

• A highly recommendable textbook

• A well-organized textbook

• Suitable for adult and young adult learners


Thank you

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The Evaluation of Interchange Student's Book 3 Instructor Dr. Josephine 朱杏丰 Vivian 張友俐 Diana 張瓊櫻 Claire 林怡瑩 Cynthia 陳佳吟 Daphney 陳怡君 Angela Group