Evaluation Tool For Learning Resources
Evaluation Tool For Learning Resources
Title: _______________________________________________________________
ISBN: _____________________
Author(s): __________________________ Illustrators(s): ____________________
Publisher/Distributors(s): ______________________________________________
Copyright Year: _______________ Number of Pages _______________
Subject: ________________________________________
Intended for (Please check): Elem. (Primary) Elem. (Intermediate) High School
Instructions: Examine the material carefully and for each evaluation criterion consider the
extent to which the resource meets the criteria. Check the appropriate number [with 4 being
Very Satisfactory (VS); 3 – Satisfactory (S); 2 – Poor, and 1 – Not Satisfactory]. For a rating
below 4, write your comments/justifications on each evaluation criterion. If an evaluation
criterion is Not Applicable (NA), the material rated 3 on said criterion. Attach extra sheets if
necessary. Your report may be completed in soft or hard copy. Please write legibly if
completing hard copy.
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Note: Resources must score at least 21 points □ Passed
out of a maximum 28 points to pass this criterion. □ Failed
Please Put a check mark on the appropriate box
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4. Length of sentences is suited to the
comprehension level of the target reader
5. Sentences and paragraph structures are varied and
interesting to the target reader
Total Points
Factor 4: Accuracy and Up-to- Not Present but Present & Poor
datedness of Information Presen very minor requires
t & must be major Do not
fixed redevelopmen evaluate
t further
3 1
4 2
1. Conceptual errors
2. Factual errors
3. Grammatical errors
4. Computational errors
5. Obsolete information
Recommendation
Note: Any material that fails factor 4 must not be recommended for use in public schools
until the identified issues have been fixed
Any material that fails in at least one of the four factors of the evaluation rating should not
be recommended for possible use in public schools
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ii. □ I/We do not recommend the approval of this material for possible use in public schools for the
reasons stated below and/or cited in this evaluation report. (Please use separate sheet if
necessary.)
(Please sign below and at the back of each page.)
I/We certify that this evaluation report and recommendation are my/our own and have been made without
any influence from others.
Evaluator(s): ____________________________ Signature(s): ______________________
Date: _______________________________
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6.5 Evaluation Rating Sheet for Charts, Posters, Drill / flash Cards and Manipulative
Title:
Type:
Intended for: Grade/Year level(s): ________ Subject area(s): ____________________
Author(s): ____________________________________________________________
Publisher: ___________________________ Distributor / Supplier: ______________
Copyright year: _____________________________ No. of Pages: _______________
Instructions: Examine the material carefully and for each evaluation criterion consider the
extent to which the resource meets the criteria. Check the appropriate number [with 4 being
Very Satisfactory (VS); 3 – Satisfactory (S); 2 – Poor, and 1 – Not Satisfactory]. For a rating
below 4, write your comments/justifications on each evaluation criterion. If an evaluation
criterion is Not Applicable (NA), the material rated 3 on said criterion. Attach extra sheets if
necessary. Your report may be completed in soft or hard copy. Please write legibly if
completing hard copy.
Total Points
1. Conceptual errors
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2. Factual errors
Total Points
Manipulative
Complete Evaluation for Factor A and B above as well as Factor C
Technical Design
4. Manipulative is safe to use
5. Size and composition of manipulative is
appropriate for intended audience
6. Suggested manual tasks within the activities are
compatible with the motor skills of the intended
users
Total Points
Other Comments
Recommendation
Note: Any material that fails factor B must not be recommended for use in public schools
until the identified issues have been fixed
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ii. □ I/We do not recommend the approval of this material for possible use in public
schools for the reasons stated below and/or cited in this evaluation report. (Please use
separate sheet if necessary.)
I/We certify that this evaluation report and recommendation are my/our own and have been made
without any influence from others.
Date: _______________________________
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6.6 Evaluation Rating Sheet for Non-Print Materials
Instructions: Examine the material carefully and for each evaluation criterion consider the
extent to which the resource meets the criteria. Check the appropriate number [with 4 being
Very Satisfactory (VS); 3 – Satisfactory (S); 2 – Poor, and 1 – Not Satisfactory]. For a rating
below 4, write your comments/justifications on each evaluation criterion. If an evaluation
criterion is Not Applicable (NA), the material rated 3 on said criterion. Attach extra sheets if
necessary. Your report may be completed in soft or hard copy. Please write legibly if
completing hard copy.
4. Content is up-to-date
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Factor B: Content Quality VS S/NA Poor Not
4 3 2 Satisfactory
1
1. Purpose of the material is well defined
Total Points
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Note: Resource must score at least 39 points out of a □ Passed
maximum 52 points to pass this criterion. Please put a □ Failed
check mark on the appropriate box
1. Conceptual errors
2. Factual errors
Total Points
Recommendation
Note: Any material that fails factor B must not be recommended for use in public schools
until the identified issues have been fixed
I/We certify that this evaluation report and recommendation are my/our own and have been made
without any influence from others.
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6.7 Evaluation Rating Sheet for General Reference Materials
Title: _______________________________________________________________
Type: _____________________
Intended for: Grade/Year level(s): ________ Subject area(s): ____________________
Author(s)/Editors(s): ___________________________________________________
Publisher / Supplier: ____________________________________________________
Copyright year: ______________ No. of Pages: __________ ISBN: ______________
Instructions: Read the reference material carefully and rate it along each evaluation, criterion
by checking the appropriate number. 5 – Excellent, 4 - Very Satisfactory, 3 – Satisfactory, 2
– Fair, and 1 – Poor. If an evaluation criterion is Not Applicable (NA), the material rated 3 on
said criterion. For a rating below 4, cite specific examples and/or reasons for your rating.
Attach extra sheets if necessary. Your report may be completed in soft or hard copy. Please
write legibly if completing hard copy.
Factor A. Content E VS S F P
5 4 3 2 1
1. Content reinforces, enriches, and, / or leads to the mastery of
certain learning competencies for the level and subject it was
intended
2. Facts are accurate
3. Information is up-to-date
4. Language is appropriate for the level of the target user
5. Visuals are relevant to the text and suitable to the age level
and interest of the target
6. Visuals are clear in content and detail
7. Typographic layout / design adequately supports concepts
presented
8. Size of the letters is appropriate for the target user
Total Points
Note: Resource must score at least 30 points out of a □ Passed
maximum 40 points to pass this criterion. Please put a □ Failed. All issues must
check mark on the appropriate box be documented in the
Comments section
Criterion 2 must achieve 5 points
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Other comments
Recommendation
Note: Any material that fails factor A, Criterion 2 must not be recommended for use in
public schools until the identified issues have been fixed
I/We certify that this evaluation report and recommendation are my/our own and have been made
without any influence from others.
Date: _______________________________
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6.8 Technical Evaluation Guidelines and Checklist:
This checklist is derived from the LRMDS Technical Specification. Refer to Section 10.2.
Instructions:
1. Digital resources may be:
a) Digital and accessible online or offline (any digital file or composite of files
that can be stored in an online repository or is distributed on CD, DVD, USB)
b) Digital offline (DVD, , VCD, Videotape, audio cassette tape)
2. For a) Review using Sections A-F usability Characteristics and Section G Technical
Format Characteristics
3. For 1b) Complete Sections G and H
4. Provide the following information:
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9. The resource provides feedback about the system status and the
user’s responses
10. The user is informed of their position in the resource relative to its
beginning and end
11. The user is informed when a new window (such as browser window,
tab or pop up) will be displayed
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9. Drop down lists of previously entered values are presented when
user subsequently enters data into similar fields
10. Data entry forms support the tab key to move between entry fields
11. The fields on the data entry form are visited in a logical order when
the tab key is used to move between them
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Standalone Files Must be “portable” □ Open Office
format □ Word/Excel/Power point
□ TXT
□ PDF
□ RTF
□ PDF is the recommended format (if
possible)
Production / authoring Support only □ see media types above +
software interoperable media □ Web 2.0
types □ XML
Size Total file size in bytes
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7 Evaluating Online Sites and Resources for Cataloguing
Evaluation Results
The following evaluations must be completed for the online site and resources.
Educational Soundness: (section 6.2) □ Passed □ Failed
Evaluation sheet for non-print resources: (section 6.6) □ Passed □ Failed
Technical Evaluation: (section 6.9) □ Passed □ Failed
Online Site Evaluation Rubrics: (section 7.1) □ Passed □ Failed
Recommendation
(Please put a check mark (✓) in the appropriate box)
i. □ I/We recommended the approval of this site for including in the LRMDS catalogue.
ii. □ I/We do not recommend this site to be included in the LRMDS catalogue for the
reasons cited in this evaluation report.
I/We certify that this evaluation report and recommendation are my/our own and have
been made without any undue influence from others.
Date: _______________________________
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