1. Done by: Manar Al-Wahaibi (92604)
Maryam Al-Balushi (94899)
Evaluation of Grammar
Made Easy software
2. Grammar Made Easy software by Dorling
Kindersley
http://www.amazon.com/DK-Grammar-Made-Easy/dp/B003YN97DG
3. About the software
In a fun game-show format, Grammar Made Easy
teaches, practices, and tests children's understanding of
grammar in a way no textbook can! This program goes
beyond simple diagrams and introduces parts of speech
and sentence structure innovative and captivating
lessons. Intelligent software assesses each student's
abilities and then presents tutorials for those topics
where special attention is needed. The program also
includes a special teacher/parent section where each
student's progress report can be viewed. Working
independently with Grammar Made Easy, children will
master grammar, a key building block for writing and
communicating effectively!
4. Purpose of evaluation:
The target audience for this evaluation is
schools’ teachers who teach students from age
9 to 14 years old.
Target Audience:
This evaluation is to investigate teachers’ attitudes
toward using this software for schools’ students; and
to identify the strength and weakness points of it.
5. Evaluation of Grammar Made Easy software:
No Items 3
(Good)
2
(satisfactory)
1
(Poor)
1 Ease of Installation.
2 The language in the program is clear to the intended
audience
3 Clarity of Documentation.
4 Content is free from race, ethnic, gender, age, and other
stereotypes.
5 The content is free from spelling and grammatical
errors.
6 The program is simple to use.
7 The program helps students to integrate and develop
their abilities and skills in grammar.
8 The user, not the program, controls the decision making.
9 Timing is self-paced and flexible.
10 User materials are easy to use, appealing to users, and
readily available.
6. Con…
No Items 3
(Good)
2
(satisfactory)
1
(Poor)
11 The program can be a useful resource in developing
grammar level program
12 Using the program contributes to a person's writing
development
13 Tests of knowledge and skill report the items were
missed and which were correct (Feedback).
14 Students can easily start and exit the program. It is easy
to back up and change answers.
15 The program is attractive and interesting. It motivates
users to continue using the program.
16 The program achieves its purpose.
1) Suggest some points to improve this software.
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