Which of the following is a guideline for using textbooks effectively?

• A. They should meet students' needs and direct reading with objectives or questions
• B. They should be used only in the later years
• C. They should not be aligned with curriculum
• D. They should be replaced by digital media

Answer: (A)

Guiding reading with clear objectives or questions makes textbooks an active tool rather than a passive source. When a textbook meets students' needs, it supports diverse reading levels and interests and provides supports that scaffold learning, while objectives or guiding questions give students a focused goal for what to learn and how to show understanding. This approach helps teachers plan instruction, monitor progress, and ensure the material aligns with what is taught in the curriculum. Using a textbook only in later years misses early opportunities to build essential knowledge and reading skills. Textbooks that aren’t aligned with the curriculum can lead to gaps, and while digital resources can supplement learning, simply replacing printed textbooks overlooks the structure and reference value they provide.