Software Rubric

7/29/2019 Software Rubric

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Erin Hatfield

Corey Holmer

Dominga Gardner

SOFTWARE RUBRICAn Evaluation of a Variety of Software


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Introduction

There are many different types of software available to schools. Some are great for every building. Some fulfilla specific need in a few buildings. Others sound good but dont meet expectations. The following rubric helps

district members distinguish between good software and great software for their schools.

Rubric

For each question, choose the description that is most like the trial you experienced. Each question is graded on

a 1-4 point scale. At the end of the rubric, total your points to find the final evaluation of the software.

Question Ranking

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Ease of Use:Can the software beeasily used by themajority of thestudents in thebuilding with theavailable technology?

Majority of the schoolpopulation cannot usesoftware due totechnology availability

Software can be used by25-50% of studentpopulation, but not on adaily basis.

Software can beused by 51-75% ofthe studentpopulation 2-3days a week.

Software can easilybe used by all staffmembers whenfound necessary.

Engagement:Does the softwarekeep students of allgrades and levels ontask and learning?

The software isinappropriate for themajority of usersmaking themdisengaged.

Software is mostlyappropriate, but containsmany activities that aredisengaging.

The majority of thesoftware isappropriate, butcontains someactivities that aredisengaging.

The majority of thesoftware isappropriate for allusers and activitiesare engaging.

Alignment toStandards:Does the software

easily address thestandards set byCommon Core?

The software is alignedto less that 10% of theCommon Core State

Standards.

The software is aligned to25-45% of the CommonCore State Standards.

The software isaligned to 50-60%of the Common

Core StateStandards.

The software isaligned with 75% ormore of the

Common CoreState Standards.

Cost ofMaintenance:Does the cost tomaintain the softwareyearly justify itscontinued purchase?Is it a one-time licensethat is cost effectivefor our building?

Cost of maintenance istoo pricey for a singlepurchase, or must berenewed annually.

The purchase of thesoftware is more priceythan others or may requirean annual purchased, butis occasionally used bythe building.

The purchase ofthe software hasbeen found to becost effective, butis not used oftenenough to justifythe price.

The purchase iseither justifiablebecause of regularuse, or costeffective for thebuilding.

AdditionalRequirements:Does the softwarehave additionalrequirements (i.e.headphones,webcam, graphicsrequirements) to beproperly utilized?

Software requiresmanyadditional products orservices at a highadditional cost.

Software requiresseveral additionalproducts at amoderate additional cost.

Software requires1-2 additionalproducts at amoderate cost.

Software does notrequire anyadditional products.

Multiple Platforms: The software can be The software can be used The software can The software can


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Can the software beused on a variety ofdevices (i.e. Mac,Windows, tabletcomputers, andmobile devices)?

used on only one typeof device or operatingsystem.

on a few different types ofdevices or operatingsystems.

be used on themajority of devicesand operatingsystems.

be used across alldevices andoperating systems.

Adaptability:

Can the software be

tailored to everystudents needs?

The software can notbe modified to reach

the needs of allstudents.

Minor modifications arebuilt into the software for

various learners for use.

The softwareallows for

modifications andsettings changesto help nearly allgroups of learners(ELL, Special Ed.,etc.).

The software offersa bountiful source o

adaptations so alllearners may usethe softwaresuccessfully.

Updates:Does the site-licensefor the softwareinclude updates toensure relevantinformation and

upgrades?

The software doesntcontain additionalupdates OR theupdates come at anadditional cost.

The software comes withupdates but they areinfrequent and dontaddress major issues orupdate content.

The softwarecomes withupdates and theyoccur in a timelymanner, but dontaddress major

issues or updatecontent.

The software comeswith updates thatare frequent andnecessary. Theupdates addressmajor functional

issues with theprogram and updatecontent.

Total Score

Software with a Score of:1-8 = Unacceptable This software does not meet the school/districts needs. The

software should not be considered for purchase.

9-16 = Minimally Acceptable This software minimally meets the school/districts needs. Thesoftware should be considered for purchase with furtherinvestigation.

17-24 = Acceptable This software meets some of the school/districts needs. Thesoftware should be considered for purchase. The software shouldbe considered based on how it can be fully utilized. Contactsoftware vendor to capitalize on the full benefits of the software.

25-32 = Highly Acceptable The software meets many of the school/districts needs. Thesoftware is in compliance with the school/district. Contact thesoftware vendor for further information on how to fully utilize all thefeatures available on the software.


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Sample Software Evaluation: Brainpop (www.brainpop.com)

Question Ranking

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Ease of Use:Can the software beeasily used by themajority of the studentsin the building with theavailable technology?

Majority of theschool populationcannot usesoftware due totechnologyavailability

Software can be usedby 25-50% of studentpopulation, but not ona daily basis.

Software can beused by 51-75% ofthe studentpopulation 2-3 days aweek.

Software can easily beused by all staffmembers when foundnecessary.

Engagement:Does the software keepstudents of all gradesand levels on task andlearning?

The software isinappropriate forthe majority ofusers making themdisengaged.

Software is mostlyappropriate, butcontains manyactivities that aredisengaging.


The majority of thesoftware is appropriatefor all users andactivities are engaging.

Alignment toStandards:

Does the software easilyaddress the standardsset by Common Core?

The software isaligned to less that

10% of theCommon CoreState Standards.

The software isaligned to 25-45% of

the Common CoreState Standards.



The software is alignedwith 75% or more of


Cost ofMaintenance:Does the cost tomaintain the softwareyearly justify itscontinued purchase? Is ita one-time license that iscost effective for ourbuilding?

Cost ofmaintenance is toopricey for a singlepurchase, or mustbe renewedannually.

The purchase of thesoftware is pricierthan others or mayrequire an annualpurchased, but isoccasionally used bythe building.

The purchase of thesoftware has beenfound to be costeffective, but is notused often enough tojustify the price.

The purchase is eitherjustifiable because ofregular use, or costeffective for thebuilding.

AdditionalRequirements:Does the software haveadditional requirements(i.e. headphones,webcam, graphicsrequirements) to beproperly utilized?

Software requiresmany additionalproducts orservices at a highadditional cost.

Software requiresseveral additionalproducts at amoderate additionalcost.

Software requires 1-2additional products ata moderate cost.

Software does notrequire any additionalproducts.

Multiple Platforms:Can the software beused on a variety ofdevices (i.e. Mac,Windows, tabletcomputers, and mobiledevices)?

The software canbe used on onlyone type of deviceor operatingsystem.

The software can beused on a fewdifferent types ofdevices or operatingsystems.

The software can beused on the majorityof devices andoperating systems.

The software can beused across all devicesand operating systems.

Adaptability:Can the software betailored to every studentsneeds?

The softwarecannot be modifiedto reach the needsof all students.

Minor modificationsare built into thesoftware for variouslearners for use.

The software allowsfor modifications andsettings changes tohelp nearly all groupsof learners (ELL,Special Ed., etc.).

The software offers abountiful source ofadaptations so alllearners may use thesoftware successfully.

Updates:Does the site-license for

The softwaredoesnt contain

The software comeswith updates but they

The software comeswith updates and

The software comeswith updates that are


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the software includeupdates to ensurerelevant information andupgrades?

additional updatesOR the updatescome at anadditional cost.

are infrequent anddont address majorissues or updatecontent.

they occur in a timelymanner, but dontaddress major issuesor update content.

frequent andnecessary. Theupdates address majorfunctional issues withthe program andupdate content.

Total Score2323

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17-24 = Acceptable This software meets some of the school/districts needs. Thesoftware should be considered for purchase. The software shouldbe considered based on how it can be fully utilized. Contactsoftware vendor to capitalize on the full benefits of the software.


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Sample Software Evaluation: Compass Odyssey Learning (www.thelearningodyssey.com)

Question Ranking

1 2 3 4

Ease of Use:Can the software beeasily used by themajority of the studentsin the building with theavailable technology?

Majority of theschool populationcannot usesoftware due totechnologyavailability

Software can be usedby 25-50% of studentpopulation, but not ona daily basis.

Software can beused by 51-75% ofthe studentpopulation 2-3 days aweek.

Software can easily beused by all staffmembers when foundnecessary.






Alignment toStandards:

Does the software easilyaddress the standardsset by Common Core?

The software isaligned to less that

10% of theCommon CoreState Standards.





The software is alignedwith 75% or more of












Multiple Platforms:Can the software beused on a variety ofdevices (i.e. Mac,Windows, tabletcomputers, and mobiledevices)?

The software canbe used on onlyone type of deviceor operatingsystem.

The software can beused on a fewdifferent types ofdevices or operatingsystems.

The software can beused on the majorityof devices andoperating systems.







Updates:Does the site-license for

The softwaredoesnt contain

The software comeswith updates but they

The software comeswith updates and

The software comeswith updates that are


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the software includeupdates to ensurerelevant information andupgrades?

additional updatesOR the updatescome at anadditional cost.

are infrequent anddont address majorissues or updatecontent.

they occur in a timelymanner, but dontaddress major issuesor update content.

frequent andnecessary. Theupdates address majorfunctional issues withthe program andupdate content.

Total Score 25



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Sample Software Evaluation: Maple Soft (www.maplesoft.com)

Question Ranking

1 2 3 4

Ease of Use:

Can the software beeasily used by themajority of the studentsin the building with theavailable technology?

Majority of the

school populationcannot usesoftware due totechnologyavailability

Software can be used

by 25-50% of studentpopulation, but not ona daily basis.

Software can be

used by 51-75% ofthe studentpopulation 2-3 days aweek.

Software can easily be

used by all staffmembers when foundnecessary.






Alignment toStandards:Does the software easilyaddress the standardsset by Common Core?

The software isaligned to less that10% of theCommon CoreState Standards.

The software isaligned to 25-45% ofthe Common CoreState Standards.

The software isaligned to 50-60% ofthe Common CoreState Standards.

The software is alignedwith 75% or more ofthe Common CoreState Standards.











Multiple Platforms:

Can the software beused on a variety of

devices (i.e. Mac,Windows, tabletcomputers, and mobiledevices)?

The software canbe used on onlyone type of device

or operatingsystem.

The software can beused on a fewdifferent types of

devices or operatingsystems.

The software can beused on the majorityof devices and

operating systems.








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Updates:Does the site-license forthe software includeupdates to ensurerelevant information andupgrades?

The softwaredoesnt containadditional updatesOR the updatescome at anadditional cost.

The software comeswith updates but theyare infrequent anddont address majorissues or updatecontent.

The software comeswith updates andthey occur in a timelymanner, but dontaddress major issuesor update content.

The software comeswith updates that arefrequent andnecessary. Theupdates address majorfunctional issues withthe program andupdate content.

Total Score 28



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Resources

Compass Learning Odyssey. 2012. Retrieved on March 2, 2013 from CompassLearning OdysseyWebsite: http://thelearningodyssey.com

Brainpop. 2013. Retrieved on March 11, 2013 from Brainpop Website: http://www.brainpop.com/

Maple Soft. 2013. Retrieved on March 13, 2013, fromhttp://www.maplesoft.com/products/Maple/academic/

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