Directions:

1. Begin by reviewing the criteria listed in both the rubric and the checklist sections. Understand what each criterion means and what you are looking for in the app.
2. Spend time using the app, focusing on how it operates and its educational value. Pay attention to the aspects outlined in the rubric and checklist.
3. Go through each item in the checklist. Mark “Yes” or “No” based on whether the app meets each listed feature or standard.
4. For each criterion in the rubric, rate the app according to the provided scale. Be objective and consider how well the app meets each standard.
5. Once you’ve completed the checklist and rubric, summarize your findings. Highlight the app’s strengths and areas for improvement.
6. Based on your evaluation whether this app is suitable for your intended educational context. Provide reasons for your recommendation.

K-5 Educational App Evaluation Checklist & Rubric

Accessibility Features:
Assess whether the app includes
features for users with different
abilities, such as text-to-speech, closed
captions, or adjustable font sizes.
User Friendliness:
Determine if the app is easy
to navigate and understand,
especially for K-5 students.
Age-Appropriate Content:
Check if the app’s content is suitable
for the K-5 age group, both in terms
of complexity and appropriateness.
Adherence to Privacy Standards: Offline Functionality:
Verify if the app complies with privacy laws Assess if the app can be
and standards, especially concerning children’s used without internet
data (Ex: An app that does not require personal connection.
information or is COPPA compliant)

□ Yes □ Yes □ Yes □ Yes □ Yes

□ No □ No □ No □ No □ No

Excellent (4) Good (3) Fair (2) Poor (1)

Background The app provides comprehensive background The app clearly states its target The app provides some basic The app provides no information
Information information, including detailed descriptions of its audience (e.g., grade level), information about its purpose and about its developers, intended
development team, educational objectives, target purpose, and educational goals. target audience but lacks details audience, educational goals, or
audience, and credible content sources. It may also Information about the developers about its development background, sources of content. There is a
include endorsements or certifications from and content sources is available educational objectives, or content lack of transparency or
reputable educational organizations. and reliable. sources. credibility.
(Ex: An app developed by a well-known
educational organization, aimed specifically at
grade 2 reading skills, with content sourced from
certified educational materials and transparent
information about its developers and educational
advisors, would be rated a 4)
Design The app is exceptionally designed, with no The app is well-designed, with The app has some technical issues The app has frequent technical
Features/Functionality technical issues, and offers a seamless, engaging few technical issues, and or design flaws but is generally issues, poor design, and is not
user experience. generally enhances user usable. user-friendly.
(Ex: An app with an interactive, visually experience.
appealing, and error-free design would be rated a
4)
Connected to The app is fully aligned with the K-5 curriculum, The app aligns well with the K-5 The app somewhat aligns with the The app has no clear connection
Curriculum providing comprehensive and in-depth educational curriculum and covers a range of K-5 curriculum but lacks depth or to the K-5 curriculum or
content. relevant topics. breadth in content. educational standards.
(Ex: An app that offers a variety of grade-
appropriate math problems aligned with common
core standards would be rated a 4)
Instructional Features The app provides comprehensive instructional The app offers valuable The app provides some The app offers little to no
content, including feedback and adaptive learning instructional content that supports instructional content, but it is instructional value or support for
features. learning objectives. limited or not well-integrated. learning.
(Ex: An app that adapts to a student's learning
pace and provides interactive, instructional
feedback would be rated a 4)
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