Table I. Evaluation Matrix for the Variable Star (VS) Project
Project Goals and Outcomes	Project Activities	Assessment Data Sources and Analysis Strategies	Indicators of Success
To increase participants' knowledge of how variable stars are studied.	Provide participants with 5 hours of lecture, 10 hours of hands-on activities, and 2 hours of video.	1. Pre-post multiple-choice knowledge test. 2. Individual interviews with participants.	1. Statistically significant test score increases. 2. 80% of participants can correctly describe how variables are studied.
To improve participants' attitudes about, value for, and interest in astronomy as a lifelong learning activity.	Provide and moderate online discussion groups about recent news releases.	1. Pre-post 1-5 scale attitude survey. 2. Analysis of electronic discussion transcripts. 3. Open-ended survey about lifelong learning.	1. Statistically significant increases on attitude survey. 2. 50% of participants are active discussants. 3. Survey demonstrates that 80% of participants have active lifelong learning interests in astronomy.
To increase the amount of class time devoted to contemporary astronomy concepts in teacher-participants' classrooms.	Conduct 15 hours of teacher workshops on how to use “Hands-On Astrophysics” (HOA) curriculum package.	1. Pre-post survey asking participants how many classroom hours are devoted to astronomy. 2. Focus group interviews.	1. Statistically significant increases in number of hours devoted to astronomy. 2. Interview transcripts show that 80% will use the HOA materials next year.

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Table II. TOPS 2003 Postworkshop Questionnaire
Name (optional)
		Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral of Don't Know	Agree	Strongly Agree
1.	I have the knowledge to incorporate astronomy activities and/or content into my class.	1	2	3	4	5
2.	I have adequate resources to incorporate astronomy activities and/or content into my class.	1	2	3	4	5
3.	I have the skill s to incorporate astronomy activities and/or content into my class.	1	2	3	4	5
4.	I feel confident in my abilities to incorporate astronomy activities and/or content into my class.	1	2	3	4	5
5.	I am interested in incorporating astronomy activities and/or content into my class.	1	2	3	4	5
6.	I have the knowledge to guide students in a remote observing project.	1	2	3	4	5
7.	I have adequate resources to guide students in a remote observing project.	1	2	3	4	5
8.	I have the skills to guide students in a remote observing project.	1	2	3	4	5
9.	I feel confident in my abilities to guide students in a remote observing project.	1	2	3	4	5
10.	I am interested in guiding students in a remote observing project.	1	2	3	4	5
11.	I have the knowledge to resent a talk or lead an activity at a workshop(such as NSTA or HSTA).a	1	2	3	4	5
12.	I have adequate resources to present a talk or lead an activity at a workshop (such as NSTA or HSTA).	1	2	3	4	5
13.	I have the skills to present a talk or lead an activity at a workshop (such as NSTA or HSTA).	1	2	3	4	5
14.	I feel confident in my abilities to present a talk or lead an activity at a workshop (such as NSTA or HSTA).	1	2	3	4	5
15.	I am interested in presenting a talk or leading an activity at a workshop (such as NSTA or HSTA).	1	2	3	4	5
16.	I have the knowledge to organize a professional development workshop for other teachers.	1	2	3	4	5
17.	I have adequate resources to organize a professional development workshop for other teachers.	1	2	3	4	5
18.	I have the skills to organize a professional development workshop for other teachers.	1	2	3	4	5
19.	I feel confident in my abilities to organize a professional development workshop for other teachers.	1	2	3	4	5
20.	I am interested in organizing a professional development workshop for other teachers.	1	2	3	4	5
aNSTA=National Science Teachers Association; HSTA=Hawaii Science Teachers Association.

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