Series Evaluation
Evaluation Worksheet
The Series as a Whole
Name of Series ___________________________________________________
Publisher ________________________________________________________
Copyright Date ___________________________________________________
Evaluator(s) _____________________________________________________
Imprimatur _______________________________________________________
Evaluation Code
3 - Outstanding Fulfills the criteria exceptionally well
2 - Satisfactory Adequately fulfills the criteria
1 - Minimally Adequate Partially fulfills the criteria; needs
supplementary resources
0 - Unacceptable Does not fulfill the criteria
Evaluation Worksheet for a Series
Circle One
1. The program as a whole is recommended in the 3 2 1 0
Religious Education Curriculum Guidelines of the Catholic
Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.
2. The series takes into consideration the way children learn. 3 2 1 0
3. The lesson plans have the sequence of messages, human
experience, discovery and prayer response. 3 2 1 0
4. The teacher's manuals are clear and easy to use and guide
both the professional and nonprofessional to good
catechetical procedures. 3 2 1 0
5. There are recommendations for a variety of AV materials 3 2 1 0
and other resources.
6. The series or textbooks include the best in psychological and
pedagogical processes, which will facilitate the student's
learning and growth in faith in a holistic manner (GCD 121). 3 2 1 0
7. There is sufficient variety of multi-cultural approaches in both
content and graphics. 3 2 1 0
8. The books (teachers, students, parents guides) are appealing
and functional in typography, layout and graphics. 3 2 1 0
9. There are adequate resources for assisting parents in the
religious education of their families. 3 2 1 0
10. There is sufficient background information for teachers. 3 2 1 0
11. The learning experience and reading levels are appropriate
to grade levels of the students. 3 2 1 0
12. The series is adaptable to a variety of personal needs, stages
of development and learning habits. 3 2 1 0
13. Provisions are made for student evaluation. 3 2 1 0
14. The program lends itself to communication with, as well as
ideas for, involvement in the parish and the whole church. 3 2 1 0
15. The textbook seeks to teach the faithful to test and interpret
all things, including everyday life, in a wholly Christian spirit. 3 2 1 0
16. The textbook series provides activities that facilitate growth
in faith and understanding. 3 2 1 0
17. The textbook series provides a teachers manual and parent
resources. These materials are adaptable to a number of
different teaching styles and cultural experiences. 3 2 1 0
18. The individual texts in this series consistently correspond to
the age level and ability of the students who will use them:
With regard to readability 3 2 1 0
With regard to graphics and artwork 3 2 1 0
With regard to live experiences discussed 3 2 1 0
With regard to prayer and workshop experiences 3 2 1 0
19. The materials are culturally sensitive and inclusive of
cultural groups. 3 2 1 0
20. The series suggests a wide variety of media. 3 2 1 0
21. The series incorporates various methodologies. 3 2 1 0
22. As a whole, the series develops the dimensions of doctrine ,
morality, community, worship, prayer and service. 3 2 1 0
A. Please provide additional or summary comments on the series as a whole.
Please give at least three examples that justify, validate and/or affirm your
assessment on an attachment to this form.
B. Please complete the information below:
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Signature of Principal/Pastor ________________________________________