First, there are spelling, grammatical, typographical, and other such errors. Second, there are factual errors, such as a mislabeled city on a map. Third and most common are comments that reflect differences of opinion or interpretation rather than errors. For example, a reader may disagree with the emphasis placed on environmental issues versus economic concerns or about the roles that certain people played in history. Another reader may question whether content is developmentally appropriate at a given grade level.
Publishers consider comments carefully and are committed to correcting any errors.
The member companies of AAP's School Division, which include the nation's major publishers of textbooks and other instructional materials, are committed to creating learning materials that meet the highest standards of quality. Publishers are very proud of the quality of our materials, but even so we are constantly exploring new ways to ensure greater accuracy and keep instructional materials up to date. Creation of this Accuracy e-line is just another step toward achieving our goal. In addition to the Accuracy e-line, the site will include answers to frequently asked questions about what publishers do to ensure the highest quality textbooks and other instructional materials.