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Office of Instructional Technology
Instructional Software and Web Based Resources Evaluation Process
Request for Evaluation of Instructional Software and Web Based Resources Form
Complete this form to begin the evaluation process for instructional software and/or web based resources. This is a
threestep process. First, the software will be evaluated for content by the appropriate curriculum office. The
second step is an evaluation to consider accessibility and Education That Is Multicultural requirements to comply
with COMAR. The third step is a technical evaluation to determine the compatibility with BCPS hardware. When
submitting this form, a copy of either the Instructional Software Evaluation Form or the Web Based Instructional
Resources Evaluation Form (as appropriate) must be attached to indicate that you have read and understand the
criteria by which the resource will be evaluated. A description of the evaluation process and copies of all forms can
be obtained from the school’s technology liaison or at the OIT website:
http://www.bcps.org/offices/oit/software.asp.
Name of Person Requesting Evaluation: School/Office: Baltimore County
Position: Teacher School/Office Phone: N/A
Email address: No Software submitted with request form
N/A
Title of Software Program or URL of Web Based Version: 8.3
Resource: RocketReader
Copyright date: 11 Dec 2007
Vendor/Publisher/Producer: RocketReader
Format: (circle) CDROM Web Based Other
Hardware Platform(s) Supported: PC only
Curriculum Connections to Software Program
Instructional Level(s)/Grade(s): K12 Content Area: English/Reading Comprehension
Unit(s): Standard 1: Fluency, vocabulary, general comprehension
Description of Content of Software or Web Based Resource: Software to evaluate student reading
performance and improve reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, speed, and accuracy.
Send this form, a copy of either the Instructional Software Evaluation Form or the Web Based Instructional Resources
Evaluation Form, (as appropriate) and a copy of the software to: Office of Instructional Technology, Timonium Office.
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Baltimore County Public Schools
Office of Instructional Technology
Instructional Software and Web Based Resources Evaluation Process
Description of Instructional Use: Teachers can test students periodically to evaluate student perfomance
and improvement. This test can help struggling and proficient students to improve their general reading
processes. Teachers can assess student reading ability levels and assign literature according to their
ability level whether it is frustration level or independent level.
Describe and cite research that ties this software or web based resource to improved student
achievement. (if available) This software promises improved scores on SATs and fulfills the standards
associated with the No Child Left Behind assessments.
Intended Use: Standalone Site License (SchoolBased) District License
Signature of Person Requesting Evaluation:
Signature of Instructional Technology Liaison:
Signature of the School Principal:
Send this form, a copy of either the Instructional Software Evaluation Form or the Web Based Instructional Resources
Evaluation Form, (as appropriate) and a copy of the software to: Office of Instructional Technology, Timonium Office.
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