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Foreign Language
Spanish for Spanish speakers
03080000091: Spanish/Spanish Internat'l Baccalaureat

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This AP-focused textbook is designed to be simple and organized, providing step-by-step guidance that supports both teachers and students. It includes engaging activities such as the “Around the World in Your Backpack” activity, which promotes interactive learning.

The textbook provides starter sentences for essay writing and features that allow students to record themselves speaking. It also includes progress-tracking tools that show what students have completed and what areas need improvement.

The format is comparable to Canvas but presented in a different layout that emphasizes ease of use. The textbook simplifies complex AP content, making it accessible and straightforward for classroom implementation.

A text-to-speech feature is not included.

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Comprehensive

Rubric : World Languages 2025

Review Complete. Final Score: 38 / 39 possible points (97%)

Compliance with State Law (Required)

Item	3 - Extensive	2 - Adequate	1 - Inadequate	0 - None
Sensitive Materials and Prohibited Submission 53G-10-103, R277-628	Does Not Violate Law	NA	NA	May Violate Law
Does Not Violate Law
Prohibited discriminatory practices 53G-2-103-5, 53B-1-118 and 67-27-107	Does Not Violate Law	NA	NA	May Violate Law
Does Not Violate Law
Maintaining constitutional freedom in the public schools. 53G-10-202	Does Not Violate Law	NA	NA	May Violate Law
Does Not Violate Law
Free from advertising, e-commerce, or political interest	Does not violate law	NA	NA	May violate law
Free from advertising, e-commerce, or political interest.

Content

Item	3 - Extensive	2 - Adequate	1 - Inadequate	0 - None
Alignment	Material aligns with Utah World Languages Core Standards across all levels of language and intercultural competencies. Includes specific references to ACTFL-aligned performance benchmarks (e.g., IL, IR, IC, PS, PW, CPP, CP, CIA).	Material aligns with most Utah World Languages Core Standards and references several core competencies.	Material aligns with a few standards but lacks comprehensiveness or clarity in standards application.	Content does not align with the Utah World Languages Core Standards.
Curriculum aligned with the Utah World Languages Core Standards.
Navigation	Educators and students can navigate the material independently. Instructions are clear and understandable. The material is well organized	The material contains understandable instructions. Students may need some educator support.	The material is only usable with direct educator support.	Instructions are unclear, and navigation is difficult.
The text is easy to access, though some activities require a few extra steps to reach. Both students and teachers are able to navigate the material independently.
Instructional Support	Material includes instruction aligned to World Language Core "I Can" statements. Uses integrated performance assessments (IPAs), learning targets, and scaffolds for intercultural and language proficiency growth.	Includes support such as lesson plans, differentiated instruction, and examples of experiential learning.	Contains limited instructional support or misaligned strategies.	Provides no instructional support.
The material provides sufficient resources and support to effectively assist both teachers and students, offering plenty of materials and guidance to accompany each lesson.
Assessments	Material includes IPAs and formative/summative assessments aligned to World Language Core. Provides culturally authentic contexts and tasks aligned to proficiency indicators.	Contains summative assessments aligned to World Language Core but lacks IPA tasks or cultural relevance.	Includes assessments with limited feedback or real-world relevance.	Does not provide any assessment material.
The curriculum offers project-based, open-ended assessments that engage students and allow them to respond according to their proficiency level. Provides assessment and progress-tracking opportunities at the end of lessons. It also includes Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs) and

Material Characteristics (Total Points:9)

Item	3 - Extensive	2 - Adequate	1 - Inadequate	0 - None
Physical Characteristics	High-quality instructional materials for world languages incorporate culturally authentic images and multimedia resources presented in the target language. These visuals should be interactive, up-to-date, and captivating, drawing directly from genuine cultural environments. The inclusion of such resources serves to enhance student engagement and provide a more immersive and relevant learning experience, fostering a deeper understanding of the target culture alongside language acquisition.	Includes images or audio/visual examples in target language.	The material offers limited or low-quality audio-visual and tactile experiences for students, but it is reusable.	The content either has low audio-visual quality or is not intended for reuse. No visual support.
The materials are modern, age-appropriate, and relevant to students’ interests, providing meaningful content that reflects their life experiences. While most materials are current and engaging, a few photos may become outdated over time.
Technical Standards	Accessibility, Privacy, and Practicality. The instructional materials adhere to established accessibility standards, ensuring usability for individuals with diverse needs. Furthermore, the materials incorporate robust data privacy assurances, safeguarding sensitive information. Practical considerations extend to ease of access and installation, streamlining the implementation process. The materials demonstrate clear alignment with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards, reflecting best practices in language education. Finally, transparent licensing terms are provided, clarifying usage rights and permissions.	The materials meet all the requirements of federal and state laws, as well as accepted technical standards such as ISTE Standards and VPAT Compliance. Additional technical specifications and limitations, including hardware requirements, bandwidth demands, and software/web access restrictions, are clearly outlined in the description. The design of the materials allows for error-free installation or access without the need to purchase additional components.	The material is constrained by specifications that require additional materials, technical assistance, hardware, software, or infrastructure. Access to resources within the material expires after a trial period.	Student data privacy is at risk or lacks accessibility compliance.
The materials are easy to access and use both in the classroom and online. Navigation is user-friendly, supports downloads, and demonstrates clear alignment with the standards.
Adaptability	Designed with World Language proficiency pathways (Novice to Advanced) in mind. Can be customized for varied learner levels and intercultural objectives.	Educators or students can utilize the material, but it may not be customizable for the needs of diverse learners. Usable across multiple levels, with basic adaptability.	The material has limited options to address adaptability for the needs of diverse learners.	The material is not suitable for different educational settings with diverse learners.
The materials are flexible and adaptable to meet student needs, though accessing certain content may be slightly challenging for learners with diverse needs.

Ethnic Studies and Shared Values and Characte

Item	3 - Extensive	2 - Adequate	1 - Inadequate	0 - None
Ethnic Studies (Ethnic studies in core standards and curriculum should be a narrowly tailored incorporation of age-appropriate opportunities that naturally arise through education without pretextual effort in courses, programs, or activities where ethnic studies is not a primary focus. The material should incorporate a curriculum of people and cultures that reflect the state’s various demographics without commentary that seeks to violate the neutrality standard established in codes: 53B-1-118, 53G-2-103, 53G-2-104, 53G-2-105, 67-27-107,	Instructional materials should integrate opportunities for students to investigate global cultural products (e.g., tools, music, art), practices (e.g., social interactions, communication styles, traditions), and perspectives (e.g., values, beliefs, attitudes) in a manner that directly aligns with established intercultural standards, specifically CPP (Cultural Products and Practices), CP (Cultural Perspectives), and CIA (Culture in Comparison and Interconnection). The materials should actively foster the development of intercultural competence by encouraging students to move beyond their own cultural frame of reference and engage with diverse worldviews. Furthermore, the instructional resources must explicitly demonstrate respect for the richness and complexity of diverse cultures, ensuring that this respect is evident in both content and pedagogical approaches. This demonstration of respect should also align with Utah's demographic representation, reflecting the diverse cultural backgrounds of students within the state and promoting inclusivity in the learning environment.	The instructional materials reflect a global perspective by incorporating some attention to the diverse cultures represented in the target language. This includes explicit references and opportunities for students to engage in cultural comparisons between their own culture(s) and those associated with the language they are learning.	The material has limited themes of social and cultural histories within the United States and globally. The material provides limited examples of inclusive or cultural real-life experiences and does not include diverse characters.	The material does not meet the requirements within the ethnic studies core standards and curriculum requirements. (53E-4-204.1).
The curriculum offers materials representing diverse backgrounds, allowing students to engage with texts and stories from various Spanish-speaking countries. This provides opportunities to learn about different cultures and gain a broader perspective of the Spanish-speaking world.
Shared Values and Character Traits	This section of the rubric emphasizes the integration of intercultural competence within world language instruction. It mandates the inclusion of realistic intercultural scenarios designed to encourage students to engage in comparative cultural analysis. Through these scenarios, students not only identify similarities and differences between their own culture and the target culture(s) but also critically reflect upon fundamental character values such as respect, empathy, and the principles of global citizenship. The materials should actively foster meaningful interaction by showcasing and promoting culturally appropriate communication strategies and behaviors. Furthermore, the incorporation of authentic materials, derived from real-world cultural contexts, is crucial for providing students with genuine exposure to the target language and its associated cultures, thereby enhancing their overall intercultural understanding and communicative abilities.	The material focuses on the shared values of diverse people and communities, the common elements that unite Utahns, and displays some character traits in its imagery and content. It aims to cultivate character traits in students, such as courage, leadership, intelligence, integrity, honesty, respect, morality, civility, duty, honor, and service, along with principles found in the Constitution. Addresses character traits and civic virtues with limited application to language and culture.	The material lacks a sense of shared values or common elements that unite Utahns. Furthermore, the material has limited resources addressing civic and character education.	The material does not meet the requirements within the ethnic studies core standards and curriculum requirements (53E-4-204.1) and civic and character education. (53G-10-204)
The curriculum helps students learn about cultures around the world and connect these perspectives to real-life contexts, allowing them to understand and apply insights from other cultures to their own experiences.

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