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Sharon Adamavage                           10/27/09
Name:_____________________________________ Date:____________

                               CRITICAL EVALUATION OF A WEB SITE
                                   SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL
                        ©1996-2009. Kathleen Schrock (kathy@kathyschrock.net)
                                  Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
                               http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/

1. What type of connection do you have to the Internet?
    • ___ Dial- connection
    • ___ Direct connection: 56K         DSL      T1    T3     Broadband/cable      Other:_________
                                  Internet Explorer
2. What Web browser are you using?__________________________________

3. What is the URL of the Web page you are evaluating?

       www.classzone.com/cz/books/algebra_2_2007_na/book_home.htm?state=VA
http://______________________________________________________________________________
                                 McDougal Littel Classzone
4. What is the name of the site? _________________________________________________________

Part 1: Technical and visual aspects of the page                                           YES      NO
As you look at the questions below, put an X in the yes or no column for each.
Does the page take a long time to load?                                                               X
Do any pictures or photographs on the page add to the information?                            X
Is the spelling correct on the page?                                                          X
Are there headings and subheadings on the page?                                               X
     • If so, are they helpful?                                                               X
Is the page signed by the author?                                                             X
Is the author's e-mail address included?                                                      X
Is there a date on the page that tells you when it was last updated?                          X
     • If so, is it current?                                                                  X
Is the format standard and readable with your browser?                                        X
Is there an image map (large clickable graphic with hyperlinks) on the page?                  X
Is there a table (columns of text) on the page? (Check the source code to be sure.)           X
     • If so, is the table readable with your browser?                                        X
If you have graphics turned off, is there a text alternate to the images?                     X
On supporting pages, is there a link back to the home page?                                   X
Are the links clearly visible and annotated or explanatory?                                   X
Are there photographs or sound files on the page?                                             X
• If so, can you be sure that a picture or sound has not been edited?                         X
• If you're not sure, should you accept the information as valid for your purpose?

Summary of Part One
Using the data you have collected above, write a short statement explaining why you would or wouldn't
recommend this site to a f            for use a project.
This website is has clear contact information and therefore appears to be open to suggestions and
comments. Copyright is from 1995 - 2008. It is unclear if it is updated, however material is not in need
of updating. There are many graphics and interactives that are easy to navigate.Students could use
this on a project to gains information or complete an interactive gain or quiz.


©1996-2009. Kathy Schrock. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce in paper for classroom use granted.
Permission is not granted for re-posting or derivative works. Linking is permitted.
Part 2: Content                                                                              YES     NO
As you look at the questions below, put an X in the yes or no column for each.
Is the title of the page indicative of the content?                                            X
Is the purpose of the page indicated on the home page?                                         X
When was the document created?
If there is no date, is the information current?                                               X
Does up-to-date information matter for your purpose?                                           X
Is the information useful for your purpose?                                                    X
Would it have been easier to get the information somewhere else?                                      X
Would information somewhere else have been different?                                                 X
     • Why or why not?


Did the information lead you to other sources, both print and Web, that were useful?           X
Is a bibliography of print sources included?
Does the information appear biased? (One-sided, critical of opposing views, etc.)                     X
Does the information contradict something you found somewhere else?                                   X
Do most of the pictures supplement the content of the page?                                    X

Part 3: Authority                                                                            YES     NO
As you look at the questions below, put an X in the yes or no column for each.
Who created the page? McDougal Littel


What organization is the person affiliated with? Houghton Mifflin Company


Conduct a link: command in a search engine to see who links to this page.                       X
Can you tell if other experts in the field think this is a reputable page?
Does the domain of the page (k12, edu, com, org, gov) influence your evaluation?                X
Are you positive the information is valid and authoritative?                                    X
    • What can you do to validate the information?


Are you satisfied the information useful for your purpose?                                      X
    • If not, what can you do next?


If you do a search in the newsgroups on the creator of the page, do you find additional         X
information that shows the Web page author is an expert in the field?




©1996-2009. Kathy Schrock. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce for classroom use granted.
Permission is not granted for re-posting or derivative works. Linking is permitted.
Narrative Evaluation
Looking at all of the data you have collected above while evaluating the site, explain why or why
not this site is (or is not) valid for your purpose. Include the aspects of technical content,
authenticity, authority, bias, and subject content.
This page is an amazing resource. It is unbias and accurate. It breaks down Algebra 2 subjects in
categories and units. Each unit has not only examples, tests, and quizzes that the student can do
online and print and turn into the teacher, but also the site contains interactive games for each chapter!
I can definitely use this resource in my class. In addition the site contains links for homework help, and
study and formula sheets. They can also use interactive crossword puzzles and flashcards to learn the
key vocabulary words for each topic. Lastly, the site also contains a scientific calculator and online
library for students!




©1996-2009. Kathy Schrock. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce for classroom use granted.
Permission is not granted for re-posting or derivative works. Linking is permitted.

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Website 2 Evaluation

  • 1. Sharon Adamavage 10/27/09 Name:_____________________________________ Date:____________ CRITICAL EVALUATION OF A WEB SITE SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL ©1996-2009. Kathleen Schrock (kathy@kathyschrock.net) Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/ 1. What type of connection do you have to the Internet? • ___ Dial- connection • ___ Direct connection: 56K DSL T1 T3 Broadband/cable Other:_________ Internet Explorer 2. What Web browser are you using?__________________________________ 3. What is the URL of the Web page you are evaluating? www.classzone.com/cz/books/algebra_2_2007_na/book_home.htm?state=VA http://______________________________________________________________________________ McDougal Littel Classzone 4. What is the name of the site? _________________________________________________________ Part 1: Technical and visual aspects of the page YES NO As you look at the questions below, put an X in the yes or no column for each. Does the page take a long time to load? X Do any pictures or photographs on the page add to the information? X Is the spelling correct on the page? X Are there headings and subheadings on the page? X • If so, are they helpful? X Is the page signed by the author? X Is the author's e-mail address included? X Is there a date on the page that tells you when it was last updated? X • If so, is it current? X Is the format standard and readable with your browser? X Is there an image map (large clickable graphic with hyperlinks) on the page? X Is there a table (columns of text) on the page? (Check the source code to be sure.) X • If so, is the table readable with your browser? X If you have graphics turned off, is there a text alternate to the images? X On supporting pages, is there a link back to the home page? X Are the links clearly visible and annotated or explanatory? X Are there photographs or sound files on the page? X • If so, can you be sure that a picture or sound has not been edited? X • If you're not sure, should you accept the information as valid for your purpose? Summary of Part One Using the data you have collected above, write a short statement explaining why you would or wouldn't recommend this site to a f for use a project. This website is has clear contact information and therefore appears to be open to suggestions and comments. Copyright is from 1995 - 2008. It is unclear if it is updated, however material is not in need of updating. There are many graphics and interactives that are easy to navigate.Students could use this on a project to gains information or complete an interactive gain or quiz. ©1996-2009. Kathy Schrock. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce in paper for classroom use granted. Permission is not granted for re-posting or derivative works. Linking is permitted.
  • 2. Part 2: Content YES NO As you look at the questions below, put an X in the yes or no column for each. Is the title of the page indicative of the content? X Is the purpose of the page indicated on the home page? X When was the document created? If there is no date, is the information current? X Does up-to-date information matter for your purpose? X Is the information useful for your purpose? X Would it have been easier to get the information somewhere else? X Would information somewhere else have been different? X • Why or why not? Did the information lead you to other sources, both print and Web, that were useful? X Is a bibliography of print sources included? Does the information appear biased? (One-sided, critical of opposing views, etc.) X Does the information contradict something you found somewhere else? X Do most of the pictures supplement the content of the page? X Part 3: Authority YES NO As you look at the questions below, put an X in the yes or no column for each. Who created the page? McDougal Littel What organization is the person affiliated with? Houghton Mifflin Company Conduct a link: command in a search engine to see who links to this page. X Can you tell if other experts in the field think this is a reputable page? Does the domain of the page (k12, edu, com, org, gov) influence your evaluation? X Are you positive the information is valid and authoritative? X • What can you do to validate the information? Are you satisfied the information useful for your purpose? X • If not, what can you do next? If you do a search in the newsgroups on the creator of the page, do you find additional X information that shows the Web page author is an expert in the field? ©1996-2009. Kathy Schrock. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce for classroom use granted. Permission is not granted for re-posting or derivative works. Linking is permitted.
  • 3. Narrative Evaluation Looking at all of the data you have collected above while evaluating the site, explain why or why not this site is (or is not) valid for your purpose. Include the aspects of technical content, authenticity, authority, bias, and subject content. This page is an amazing resource. It is unbias and accurate. It breaks down Algebra 2 subjects in categories and units. Each unit has not only examples, tests, and quizzes that the student can do online and print and turn into the teacher, but also the site contains interactive games for each chapter! I can definitely use this resource in my class. In addition the site contains links for homework help, and study and formula sheets. They can also use interactive crossword puzzles and flashcards to learn the key vocabulary words for each topic. Lastly, the site also contains a scientific calculator and online library for students! ©1996-2009. Kathy Schrock. All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce for classroom use granted. Permission is not granted for re-posting or derivative works. Linking is permitted.