The learning outcomes that can be expected are clearly described.

• Look for a list of measurable skills or knowledge that is required for mastery of tasks

The results achieved by using the instructional material can be used to make decisions regarding further instruction.

• Look for suggestions of materials to use and specific skills/competencies that the learner should address next upon mastery of the skills

The procedures for checking the learner's progress are clear and easy to use.

• Look for guidelines on how to assess the learner's progress (suggested prompts for questions to ask, a description of the process and/or a graph for documenting progress)

The requirements for literacy practitioners to learn to use the instructional material are reasonable.

• Look for guidelines to determine if the practitioner meets the requirements to use the material (i.e. could be as simple as needing to read over the procedure manual to something more difficult like actually attending a workshop to be trained on how to use the materials)

The instructional material can be used in a variety of instructional situations within the literacy program. ⁴⁷

• Look for suggestions on how the material can be used/adapted to a variety of instructional settings (small group, one-to-one, independent study)
• Look for suggestions on how to use the material in different instructional contexts (presentation style, collaborative approach, etc.)