Evaluation of instructional material was studied as a function of teacher manual format and material complexity. Results from assessments by 52 teachers-in-training indicated more positive ratings of simple than complex material. This influence was only evident, however, when the material was accompanied by an unillustrated, poorly organized manual. Inclusion of an illustrated, well organized manual eliminated differences as a function of complexity. No main effects differences were evident between manual formats.
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