Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
Materials and Resources
Materials and Resources

Materials and Resources

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy employs a rich and varied set of curriculum materials and resources.  Curricula is reviewed and replaced on a six-year cycle. 

In the review of new curricula materials, NFA administration and faculty ask several questions to assist them in meeting current “best practices” in education.

  • Do the series align with the Vision and Mission statements of Norwood-Fontbonne Academy?
  • Does the scope and sequence of the series meet all Pennsylvania and national educational standards?
  • Is the text student friendly?
  • Is it visually appealing?
  • Is it culturally sensitive? 
  • Is the content, rich, current, sequential and logical?
  • Does the Frye readability quotient meet grade level literacy standards?
  • Are graphics, illustrations, charts, questions and directions clear?
  • Do the components of the series support visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning styles?
  • Is the series grounded on Bloom’s Taxonomy of learning?  Does it lead students from factual identification to higher order analysis, critical thinking and synthesis?
  • Does the series promote cross-curriculum integration?  Can a science teacher make applications to mathematics and social studies?  Can the integrated language arts teacher make applications to art and music?
  • Do the supplemental components of the series allow for learning support for students in need?  Does it allow for enrichment/extensions for gifted students? Are the supplemental materials available online?
  • Does the student workbook/homework component allow for meaningful student activities?
  • Do the instructional resources permit teachers to differentiate planning and instruction?
  • Are the technology components state of the art?  Are they compatible to NFA systems?  Is there potential for future upgrades?
  • Is the series web-based so that students can access the textbook online from home?
  • Can parents purchase the textbook on CD rom?
  • Is the textbook available online?
  • Is the series linked technologically with supportive educational entities i.e. Discovery Channel, Time/Life, Smithsonian Institute, etc.?


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