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OPTIONAL CRITERIA

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CRITERION A: CONTENT Extent to which:	Not Applicable	Not at all	Minimal	Sufficient	Exemplary
Al. Alignment to standards: The program/text is aligned with the content standards and benchmarks.
A2. Clarity of Objectives: The instructional objectives are clearly stated and in consonance with the content standards and benchmarks.
A3. Diversity of Perspectives: Different perspectives are presented, particularly in controversial issues, so that students may develop the skills of critical reading, thinking and decision making.
A4. Research Base The program or text is supported by scientifically-based research.
The program or text is supported by theoretical research.
A5. Higher Order Thinking Problem-solving and decision making are incorporated into the program or text ranging from simple to complex.
Reasoning is incorporated into the program or text, requiring students to think inductively and deductively.
Students are encouraged to seek information and solutions beyond what is in the text or program.
A6. Relevance Student tasks and activities are worthwhile and relevant.
Content concepts are shown in relationship to real-life situations and other content areas.
A7. Accuracy Content (e.g., concepts, maps, charts) is current and accurate.
A8. Bias Content is free of bias and stereotype (e.g., gender, race, ethnicity).
Illustrations such as drawings, photos, and artwork reflect sensitivity to diverse student populations.

CRITERION B: ASSESSMENT AND INSTRUCTION Extent to which:	Not Applicable	Not at All	Minimal	Sufficient	Exemplary
B1. Communication Oral and written communication are integrated into the program or text, requiring students to formulate, express and support opinions, discuss relationships and/or cause and effect, and defend their ideas.
B2. Varied Teaching Strategies Suggested teaching strategies are appropriate and effective, and support differentiation for a range of learners.
B3. Varied Assessments Assessment strategies are varied and incorporate the use of technology as appropriate.

CRITERION C: FOR NON-PRINT MATERIALS Extent to which:	Not Applicable	Not At All	Minimal	Sufficient	Exemplary
C1. Presentation and accessibility Content is well-organized.
Text is clear, concise, accurate, and grammatical.
On-screen instructions are logical and/or intuitive and easy to use.
Graphics and sounds help to facilitate comprehension and are relevant and aesthetically pleasing; unnecessary sounds and graphics are avoided.
Program runs smoothly without long delays.
C2. Management Program allows customizing for individual learning needs.
Program allows student to exit and resume at a later time.
Program provides control of various aspects of the software (e.g., turning sound off).
Program enables student performance record to be kept and monitored by teacher, where needed.
Program provides various types of printed reports for student and teacher (and/or parent).