This reference for teachers describes the phases of the evaluation process, assessing student progress, student assessment in science, performance-based evaluation in science, record-keeping, program evaluation, and curriculum evaluation. It contains many "how-tos" for teachers. The reader is guided through the evaluation process phases, which include preparation, assessment, evaluation, and reflection. ... Full description.

This is a template for a comprehensive course evaluation that may be modified by the instructor. This instrument was written as part of a wider attempt to meet the need for improved classroom assessment tools. Its particular focus (on what students gained from the class) arises from research involving university student interviews. The interviewers found that asking students what they "liked" or "valued" ... Full description.

This document provides guidance toward planning and implementing an evaluation process for for-profit or nonprofit programs. There are many kinds of evaluations that can be applied to programs, for example, goals-based, process-based, and outcomes-based, among others. A page that debunks common myths about evaluation and describes where program evaluation is useful is provided. It contains a handy ... Full description.

Whether developing questions for questionnaires or interviews or focus groups, there are certain guidelines that help to ensure that respondents provide information that is useful and can later be analyzed. This resource offers advice on developing questions for interviews or focus groups. It contains basics conducting the interviews, providing directions to respondents as well as guidelines for composing ... Full description.

This is a checklist to help users critically view web pages and determine if they are appropriate to use based on content and the grade level being taught. Included are questions about the reliability, scope, format, and cost and accessibility of the web site in question. Full description.

This is a short, but easy to read matrix of assessment techniques, outlining descriptions, what to do with the data, and the time required for each type of assessment. The techniques included are the minute paper, chain notes, memory matrix, directed paraphrasing, one sentence summary, exam evaluations, application cards, and student-generated test questions. Full description.

This is a checklist designed to help elementary school users critically evaluate web resources. By answering the questions in the checklist, students can then assess if the site would be a good one to use for their science research projects. There is a series of "How does it look?" questions and a series of "What did you learn?" questions that challenge students to think critically about what they ... Full description.

This is a checklist designed to help middle school users critically evaluate web resources. By answering the questions in the checklist, students can then assess if the site would be a good one to use for their science research projects. There is a series of "How does it look?" questions and a series of "What did you learn?" questions that challenge students to think critically about what they are ... Full description.

This is a checklist designed to help secondary school users critically evaluate web resources. By answering the questions in the checklist, students can then assess if the site would be a good one to use for their science research projects. There is a series of "How does it look?" questions and a series of "What did you learn?" questions that challenge students to think critically about what they ... Full description.

This paper addresses the logic of program evaluation designs. It provides a systematic approach to designing evaluations that takes into account the questions guiding a study, the constraints evaluators face in conducting it, and the information needs of its intended user. It explains the evaluation design process, types of design, and how to develop a design. It also provides an example of an evaluation. ... Full description.