Software Evaluation Form

 

 

 

Green Blobs

Mason High School, Mason Michigan

Luke McLaughlin

October 21st, 2006

Math (Pre-calc)

Sunburst

High School

To become more familiar with math equations

 

Educational Game

Content:                                                                                               
The content is accurate and factual                                                                     4
The content is educationally appropriate                                                               4         
The content meets learning goals and objectives                                                   3
The content is free of stereotypes and racial bias                                                  4


Ease of use:
Directions are clear                                                                                            2
Students can end the program at any time                                                           2
Students can restart the program where they stopped                                           2
The software is easy to learn – user friendly                                                         3

Ability levels                                                                                                     
The user level can be set by the teacher                                                                  3
The software covers a variety of ability/skill levels                                                   2

Technical Quality  
Animation and graphics are used well                                                                      1
Audio is used well                                                                                                     1
Feedback and prompts are appropriate                                                                    2                                                                 
Student interest is maintained                                                                                   2
Overall technical quality is excellent                                                                          1

Recommendation:

Purchase immediately
Purchase as funds become available
Do not purchase
Other (specify)

Comments:

The game is played by having students type in equations in order to connect the equation line to corresponding “green globs” on the graph.  It is an entertaining way to teach students how to use formulas and equations.  

Title: Maps that teach
Where reviewed: Mason High School
Student Name Luke McLaughlin                                                             
Date: October 21, 2006
Subject/Area: Geography
Publisher/ Producer: Owl and Mouse
Grade level: 4th-up
Goal or objective of software: Learning Countries and Capitals 

Educational Game


Use the following and rate the software from 1 to 4 in each area.
1= Strongly Disagree
2= Disagree
3= Agree
4=Strongly Agree

Content:                                                                                               
The content is accurate and factual                                                                     4
The content is educationally appropriate                                                               3         
The content meets learning goals and objectives                                                   4
The content is free of stereotypes and racial bias                                                  3


Ease of use:
Directions are clear                                                                                            3
Students can end the program at any time                                                           3
Students can restart the program where they stopped                                           3
The software is easy to learn – user friendly                                                         4

Ability levels                                                                                                     
The user level can be set by the teacher                                                                 2
The software covers a variety of ability/skill levels                                                  1

Technical Quality
Animation and graphics are used well                                                                     2
Audio is used well                                                                                                    1
Feedback and prompts are appropriate                                                                  2
Student interest is maintained                                                                                 3
Overall technical quality is excellent                                                                       2

Recommendation:

Purchase immediately
Purchase as funds become available
Do not purchase
Other (specify)

Comments:  My friends and I had an excellent time competing and playing against each other, while simultaneously learning about geography