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i-Ready Classroom Mathematics

by Curriculum Associates

MathGrades K–8

i-Ready Classroom Mathematics: Standards-Aligned K-8 Program

i-Ready Classroom Mathematics is a K-8 math curriculum from Curriculum Associates that has earned EdReports' highest ratings across all evaluation gateways. The program demonstrates strong alignment to grade-level standards with appropriate focus on major mathematical work and balanced rigor across conceptual understanding, procedural skills, and application.

Best for

K-8 schools seeking a standards-aligned math curriculum with balanced rigor and strong usability ratings from independent evaluators

Evaluation Criteria

3 strengths · 3 neutral · 3 insufficient evidence

Word ProblemsStrength

The curriculum demonstrates appropriate application components as part of its balanced rigor approach.

EdReports Gateway 2 ratings indicate the curriculum meets expectations for application of mathematical knowledge, suggesting systematic word problem instruction

Sequencing ApproachStrength

The curriculum shows strong coherence and focus on grade-level standards with appropriate sequencing of mathematical topics.

EdReports Gateway 1 ratings of 'Meets Expectations' for focus and coherence across all grade levels evaluated

Conceptual Procedural BalanceStrength

The curriculum demonstrates strong balance between conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and application according to EdReports evaluation.

EdReports Gateway 2 ratings consistently show 'Meets Expectations' for rigor and mathematical practices, indicating balanced treatment of conceptual understanding and procedural fluency

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The curriculum provides adequate teacher supports based on usability ratings, though specific professional development details are not available.

EdReports Gateway 3 'Meets Expectations' for usability includes evaluation of teacher supports and guidance materials

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum appears to support effective instruction based on strong usability ratings, though specific instructional approaches are not detailed.

EdReports Gateway 3 'Meets Expectations' ratings for usability suggest adequate teacher support materials

Assessment DiagnosticNeutral

The curriculum includes appropriate assessment features as part of its usability design.

EdReports Gateway 3 usability ratings evaluate assessment components and show 'Meets Expectations' across grade levels

Worked ExamplesInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess the curriculum's use of worked examples and cognitive load reduction strategies.

EdReports summaries do not provide specific details about worked examples or modeling approaches

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess the curriculum's incorporation of retrieval practice and spaced review.

EdReports evaluations do not provide specific information about review cycles or retrieval practice features

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

Insufficient evidence available to assess the curriculum's use of visual models and manipulatives.

EdReports ratings mention mathematical practices but do not specify details about visual representation strategies

Sources: edreports.org

Review Sources

edreports

EdReports Panel

Gateway 1 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 2 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 3 Alignment:Meets Expectations
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Key Facts
GradesGrades K–8
SubjectMath
PedagogyNot specified
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital + Physical

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Data sources: edreports