Done by: Manar Al-Wahaibi (92604)

Maryam Al-Balushi (94899)

Evaluation of Grammar

Made Easy software

Grammar Made Easy software by Dorling

Kindersley

http://www.amazon.com/DK-Grammar-Made-Easy/dp/B003YN97DG

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!

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.

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.

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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