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Definition Rossi and Freeman (1993) define evaluation as "the systematic application of social research procedures for assessing the conceptualization, design, implementation, and utility of ... programs." There are many other similar definitions and explanations of "what evaluation is" in the literature. Our view is that, although each definition, and in fact, each evaluation is slightly different, there are several different steps that are usually followed in any evaluation. It is these steps which guide the questions organizing …

…should be thorough and complete. There should also be followup to aid the teachers in integration of the new curriculum into the curriculum already in use in their classrooms. Someone should be responsible for monitoring its use regularly. Any problems in use of the curriculum should be dealt with promptly. Any planned evaluation procedures should be followed exactly as planned. The findings should then be analyzed thoroughly and additional modifications should be made if needed.