The document discusses the qualities of a good science textbook. It states that a good textbook should have an authoritative author, be visually appealing with clear illustrations and formatting, and have content organized in a logical, psychologically sound manner. The content should include concepts, principles, applications, skills practices, and historical information to supplement classroom learning. Overall, a quality science textbook aids student development, promotes scientific thinking, and shapes an integrated understanding of science.

1. ASSIGNMENT

2. Topic : Qualities of a good science text book
Date on Submission Submitted To
05-07-2014 Miss. Jeena
Submitted From
Malu . R
Roll No. 35
MMTC VILAKUDY

3. INDEX
 Introduction
 Content
o Essential Characteristics of a good science text book.
o Functions of a science text book
 Conclusion
 Reference

4. INTRODUCTION
Textbook is used as a ready source of authoritative information. It is a source
of factual material in the preparation of assignments both for the teacher and the
pupils. And it provide motivation by attractive presentation and self testing exercises.
Text book is a handy source of illustrations of superior teaching value which serve as
visual aid for the understanding of facts and principles. It supply stimulating
exercises, numerical problems and other devices which should serve as a means of
applying the knowledge again, and help the pupils improving the subject systematic
and fixing it in memory. It also give the biographical and historical reading material to
realize the cultural value of science.

5. CONTENT
Essential Characteristics of a good science text book
In the teaching – learning process, the text – book occupies an important place. There
is a saying “As the text book, so is the teaching and learning”. A good text book can
even replace class room teaching. The science text should aim at aiding the pupils in
the development of their personalities, in developing open mindness, developing
appreciation and understanding of nature and not merely stuffing their minds with
facts.
Characteristics of a good science text – book
1. The author :- A good text – book is judged, at face, by the author, his
qualification and experience
2. Mechanical features of the text – book :
a) The print and paper used and the binding of the text – book should be
attractive. It should be hard and durable.
b) The printing should be clear,legible, and approximately spaced
c) The book should be well – illustrated with diagrams, sketches and pictures.
d) The size of the print, the language and the experiments discussed should suit
the age of the child and standard of the child.
3. The subject matter – its nature and organization

6. a) The subject matter should be developed as for as possible in psychological
sequence. Care must be taken of the mental growth and interest of pupils.
b) There should be consistency of the subject – matter and the text – book should
satisfy the objectives of science teaching.
c) Each chapter should begin with a brief introduction and end with a summary.
d) Summary – matter should lead to the inculcation of scientific attitudes,
disciplinary and cultural values.
e) Each chapter should contain assignments at the end.
f) During treatment of subject – matter numerical examples should find place
where necessary.
g) Headings and sub- headings are given in bold letters.
h) Each text book should contain detailed table of contents and an index.
i) The language of the book should be simple, clear, lucid, scientific and precise.
The English equivalents of the terms should be always given in brackets
j) The text – book should give suggestions for improving scientific apparatus.
k) Examples in the text-book should be given from local environment and from
life experience.
l) During the treatment of science subject in the text-book, care should be taken
to see that it is correlated with other subjects like craft, social environment and
physical environment.
m) Each text-book should be accompanied by a laboratory matter

7. FUNCTIONS OF A SCIENCE TEXT BOOK
1. A good science text book should help to form correct understanding of basic
concepts & principles of science.
2. It should inculcate scientific attitude in the pupils & develop an understanding
of the scientific method.
3. It should supplement & enrich classroom learning.
4. It should acquaint the pupils with a wide variety of application of scientific
knowledge.
5. It should provide for the development & practice of skills.
6. It should give information about the past discover is & some thrilling
experiences made by scientists.
7. It should help pupils in doing assignments.
8. It should help the pupils for systematic & speedy revision of the lessons they
have finished.

8. CONCLUSION
The text book are according to the requirements of improvements of syllabus .it
should also help in the improvement of the syllabus .The contents of the texts should
not only the established facts but also the problems which are being researched and
thereby, arousing the interest in the pupils in these problems. The whole content of
the text-book should be aimed at shaping the integrated modern scientific outlook
which ensure success in mastering scientific knowledge and solution of the problems
of vital issue .

9. REFERENCE
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3. BunnieOthanel Smith(1950):Fundamentals of Curriculum Development: California,
World Book Company.
4. David Heywood, John parker(2010):The Pedagogy of Physical Science: London,
Springer