1. Math Textbook Adoption: Algebra I
The 7-12 Math Adoption Committee evaluated several textbooks and selected Math Algebra I, McDougal Littell which was subsequently approved by Curriculum Council on 3/13/08.
The presentation highlights the process that was followed and the reasons for making this adoption.

2. Active Members of 7-12 Math Adoption Committee
Agatha Smith
McCauliffe MS
Alyson Mettler
Morada MS
Amy Hurlbut
Anne King
Tokay HS
Annette Gauthier
Bob Fuller
Millswood MS
Cam Wong
Coach
Dave Goodwin
Bear Creek HS
Dianne Spear-Hooton
Gary Henke
Delta Sierra
Jay Wallis
Lodi HS
Jennifer Ruminski
McNair HS
John Sollie
Bear Creek
Kevin Anderson
Elkhorn
Lynn Edmonson
Houston
Maria Ironteeth
Delta Sierra
Margie Weaver
McNair HS
Michael Cazale
Lodi MS
Michele Butler
Plaza Robles
Steve Dayton.
Lodi HS
Tim Spenser
Henderson
*In order to keep site representation even, it was agreed at the 7-12 Math Articulation Committee that sites would have no more than two voting members.

3. Algebra 1 Textbook Adoption Process

4. Textbook Adoption Committee
Math teachers from each Middle and High School site were selected by their departments.
Sites were limited to two voting members.

5. Toolkit Training
November ‘07 – Textbook Adoption Committee attends Math Tool Kit training at the SJCOE.
The Purpose is to establish the process in which our next textbook will be adopted.

6. Publishers’ Faire
Some members of committee heard presentations by publishers.
Algebra Readiness sub-committee developed rubric and protocol for evaluation of textbooks.

7. Rubric Process
February ‘08 – Focused adoption on Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1.
Focused on protocol for teacher evaluation of textbooks.
Postponed decision for piloting texts until after preview.

8. Site Evaluation of Textbooks
Various publishers’ textbooks are sent to the Middle and High School Sites for evaluation.
Teachers use adopted rubric to score each textbook.
Scores for all textbooks are compiled and averaged.

9. Textbook Selection
February ’08 – Textbook adoption committee makes recommendations for the adoption of new materials.
Each site had no more than two voting representatives. Vote is based on how each site’s department evaluated each textbook.
After discussing piloting as an option, a motion was made to adopt the top selection.

10. Average Scores by Publisher
Holt
Prentice Hall
McDougal Littell (HS Algebra - green)
CPM 25 22 31 23 18 17 26
17.5 29 28 24 21 32 27 20 33
26.55
24.18
27.18
23.125

11. Scores by 1st and 2nd Place Ranking
Holt
Prentice Hall
McDougal Littell (HS Alg-green)
CPM 15 23 9

12. Selection: McDougal Littell (green)
TE begins with individual warm ups and provides questioning strategies.
Student edition focuses on one specific standard at a time.
SE pages are reader-friendly (well-organized, states standards, relevance, vocabulary is highlighted, helpful hints)
Examples are detailed and color-coded
Each chapter has a spiral review by standard
Each chapter begins with a review of foundational standards that new concepts
There is a balance of introductory, intermediate and advanced problem sets.
The adoption includes comprehensive resources for universal access.