HSCI 537 Dr. Robert Huff
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Individual Project Assignment: Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM) Scoring Sheet
Scoring Criteria: |
2 pts = Superior Rating 0 pts = Not Suitable |
1 pt = Adequate Rating N/A = Does Not Apply to this Material |
Factor To Be Rated |
Score |
Comments |
1. CONTENT a. Purpose is evident b. Content about behaviors c. Scope is limited d. Summary or review included |
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2. LITERACY DEMAND a. Reading grade level b. Writing style: active voice c. Vocabulary uses common words d. Context is given first e. Learning aids via "road signs" |
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3. GRAPHICS a. Cover graphic shows purpose b. Type of graphics c. Relevance of illustrations d. List, tables, etc. explained e. Captions used for graphics |
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4. LAYOUT and TYPOGRAPHY a. Layout factors b. Typography c. Subheads ("chunking") used
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5. LEARNING STIMULATION/MOTIVATION a. Interaction Used b. Behaviors are modeled and specific c. Motivation/self-efficacy |
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6. CULTURAL APPROPRIATENESS a. Match in logic, language, experience b. Cultural image and examples
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Total SAM Score:_______ Total Possible Score:______ Percent Score:_______%