EvaluWise vs Teach Primary

EvaluWise is teacher evaluation software for managing formal and informal evaluations, including classroom walkthroughs. It brings scripted observations, form responses, and artifacts together with rubric indicators. Schools can use supported research-based rubrics or create their own, and build forms around local requirements and evaluation criteria. Workflows include checklists, electronic signatures, and summaries of observation and summative data; staff can also complete peer forms to observe colleagues and give feedback. An optional Virtual Assistant proposes rubric alignments and drafts summaries, strengths, and growth areas for review. EvaluWise runs in a browser on Mac, PC, laptop, or Chromebook without local installation or hosting, and subscriptions include iPad and Android tablet apps. The 60-day trial includes the full feature set for evaluations of up to two teachers. Pricing is available on request; annual licensing is based on the number of teachers evaluated, with unlimited evaluations and informal observations for each licensed teacher.

Teach Primary is a free classroom-observation tool for collecting evidence about teaching in grades 1–6 and supporting efforts to improve teaching quality. It records time spent learning, teaching practices linked to cognitive and socioemotional skills, and aspects of the learning environment. Observers use three brief snapshots of 1–10 seconds for time on task, followed by two 15-minute lesson observations for teaching-practice scores. The framework covers Classroom Culture, Instruction, and Socioemotional Skills through nine elements and 28 behaviors. Inclusive, responsive teaching and whole-child development are cross-cutting concerns. Users can add locally relevant elements or remove unsuitable ones, and local video can contextualize observer training. Suggested uses include system diagnostics, policy or program monitoring and evaluation, and identifying teacher strengths and support needs. Resources cover consultation, training, field collection, analysis, and reporting. Data collection can use SurveyCTO on phones, tablets, or computers, or paper with later Excel entry. Stata programs support cleaning and analysis. A five-day training manual and reliability exam are included. The tool is not intended for high-stakes teacher evaluation.