Which principle states that materials must enhance learning and academic growth?

• A. Educational Value
• B. Diversity Considerations
• C. Intellectual Freedom
• D. Engagement

Answer: (A)

Educational value is the principle that guides selection to ensure materials actively contribute to learning and academic growth. When a resource has educational value, it supports curriculum goals, helps students build knowledge and critical thinking skills, and provides credible, age-appropriate content that can be effectively integrated into instruction. While diversity considerations, intellectual freedom, and engagement are important in their own right, they don’t define the core requirement that materials must enhance learning outcomes—that’s educational value.