A rating scale usually contains descriptive words and numbers that indicate a performance level. Rating scales can be used to assess skills and tasks or to practise self- evaluation. The following computer skills rating scale is an example only. Please adapt the contents to suit the contexts of individual learners and your organization.
| Criteria | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Rating: _______________ / 48 | |||||
| Rating Scale: 1 = needs improvement 2 = satisfactory 3 = very good 4 = excellent | |||||
| Demonstrates appropriate use of the mouse. | |||||
| Demonstrates how to use the printer. | |||||
| Demonstrates how to save to disk. | |||||
| Demonstrates correct keyboarding technique (typing). | |||||
| Can describe the uses of a word processing program. | |||||
| Can describe the uses of a spreadsheet program. | |||||
| Demonstrates how to open a home page online. | |||||
| Demonstrates how to use a search engine online. | |||||
| Demonstrates how to send a personal email. | |||||
| Can describe the purpose for using the computer before performing a task. | |||||
| Can describe the limitations of using the computer for finding information. | |||||
| Can describe the limitations of using the computer for communicating via email. | |||||