Practical program evaluation
Ying-Ying T. Yuan, Michele Rivest
Practical program evaluation
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Evaluation Resources for Practitioners and Policymakers
by Ying-Ying T. Yuan, Michele Rivest
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: some programs try to keep families together when things get really tough. But how do we know if these programs actually help? Discover the hidden world of checking if families are truly being preserved—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book provides an in-depth look at evaluating social programs aimed at preserving families facing challenges, especially those at risk of child abuse. Suitable for middle-grade readers interested in social issues, it introduces concepts like program design, target populations, and outcome measurement in an accessible way. Parents should note that while the content addresses serious topics, it is presented in a thoughtful, educational manner without graphic detail.
Why we rated Practical program evaluation 11MS
Practical program evaluation is written at a Level 6 reading level across 284 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Practical program evaluation works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Practical program evaluation as 11MS ("Moderate — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Practical program evaluation explores social justice, family, policy and evaluation, and child welfare — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about social justice, family, policy and evaluation.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MS — Moderate — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780803934962
- Pages
- 284
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications, Incorporated
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Nonfiction