Program Description
i-Ready Classroom Mathematics (iRCL) is a core K–8 math curriculum designed to build conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and student engagement. The program combines print and digital materials, including teacher guides, student workbooks, practice tools, and hands-on manipulatives. Lessons are grounded in the Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and emphasize discourse, reasoning, and real-world connections. iRCL also integrates professional learning supports to help teachers implement the curriculum effectively. The program is closely aligned with grade-level standards and is designed to support all learners, including those who need additional scaffolding.
Program Outcomes
A multi-state quasi-experimental study evaluated the impact of i-Ready Classroom Mathematics (iRCL) on students in Grades 3–5 using matched comparison groups across four states. After controlling for baseline differences, results showed that students in schools implementing iRCL outperformed similar peers on the spring i-Ready Diagnostic for Mathematics, with an average effect size of +0.10. Additionally, iRCL students were significantly more likely to meet Typical Growth (+0.17) and Stretch Growth (+0.16) targets. Positive effects were consistent across grades and especially pronounced in Grades 4 and 5. Subgroup analyses revealed significant benefits for students who were Hispanic, Black, economically disadvantaged, English learners, or had disabilities. These findings support a “Moderate” evidence rating for iRCL.
Staffing Requirements
No additional staff are required to use i-Ready Classroom Mathematics (iRCL). Implementations do require points of contact to assist with the initial set-up of iRCL and disseminate communications to other staff members. These points of contact will be guided by i-Ready Partners who offer assistance throughout the implementation period and beyond. Once set up, i-Ready’s easy, intuitive interface allows for schools to manage and maintain their own accounts.
Professional Development/Training
Curriculum Associates offers research-driven professional development for a variety of different user types. Training for new, practicing, and advanced users is available that best meets the needs of the implementation so all staff, and learners, thrive. On-site development days are up to six hours with the annual recommendation for number of sessions varying depending on implementation length. Curriculum Associates also offers an Online Educator Learning platform, which includes digital professional development courses that can be taken at any time. To learn more about professional development offerings, please visit https://www.curriculumassociates.com/professional-development
Technology
i-Ready Classroom Mathematics is accessed through the digital platform: i-Ready Connect. This can be accessed on a variety of Windows, MacOS, and Chromebook™ machines with browsers that enable JavaScript®, cookies, and pop-ups. To learn more about the technical requirements, please visit https://www.curriculumassociates.com/support/technical-requirements. i-Ready also supports single sign on (SSO) via SAML, WS-Federation for authentication and authorization, and third parties such as Clever, ClassLink, and Google.