Software Evaluation

                                   

                                                                      

                                           Software Program Summary

Software Program Name:

Producer of Program:                                                                                              Year Published:

Subject Area:                                                                                                  Grade Level(s):

Educational Purpose:                                                                                     Price:

Instructional Category:         (   ) Simulation               (   ) Tutorial               (   ) Word Processing

                                                (   ) Reference                (   ) Drill                     (   ) Home Management

Computer Platform/Processor:

CD/ROM:    Y     N                                                                                            Sound:     Y     N

Additional Software/Hardware Needed:    Y     N                                         Type:

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                                            Software Content


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The content has educational value for the grade level(s) targeted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The content is free from ethnic, gender, religious, and class stereotypes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The content (both visuals and vocabulary) was age appropriate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

All graphs, charts, or other visuals were well designed and accurate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The content of the software can be incorporated into the school curriculum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The content was presented in a clear and logical sequence.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                          Instructional Quality


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The overall purpose of the software is well defined.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The software package achieved this purpose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Graphics, sound, and color used were for appropriate instructional reasons.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The student is provided with summaries of performance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The instruction is integrated with previous student educational experiences.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The program provides the teacher with student performance records.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                            Technical Quality


Features of the Software: 1 (Highest)-5 (Lowest)

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Students can operate the software program easily and independently.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The teacher can install and employ the software package easily.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The program flows smoothly from section to section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The program employs prompts or icons to aid the student.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Students may start up where they left off on the program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is easy for the student to exit the program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                 Instructions


Features of the Software: 1 (Highest)-5 (Lowest)

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User instructions are available within the program and are easily accessed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A teacher lesson plan is provided within the program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete installation instructions are included with the package.

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is a “menu” to allow the student to access desired program segments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The instructions are clear, complete, and age appropriate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is a “help” feature to assist the student in operating the software.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                            Overall Evaluation


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This software package was well worth the purchase price.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I would be able to utilize this software program in my own classroom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I would recommend this software program to other educators.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I would use this software program at home with my own children/siblings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I would purchase additional software from this producer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This software package met all or most of the above categories.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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