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Elementary teachers recommend iReady for math; district to consider six‑year adoption
Summary
A teacher committee recommended iReady after piloting three math programs; staff cited iReady's diagnostic tools and a six-year quote of roughly $60,000 (all materials included) for K–6 adoption, and recommended the item be placed on consent for final board action at a subsequent meeting.
Teachers and a curriculum lead described a multi-step review of elementary math programs and recommended iReady based on pilot results across grade levels and teacher feedback. Presenters said they piloted unit samples from Carnegie Clear Math, Eureka Squared, and iReady and found iReady's data-driven diagnostics and teacher toolbox best supported differentiated instruction and interventions.
One teacher present said, "I Ready provides a built in data driven program of prerequisites and tools for instruction that makes it easy for teachers to lead small group sessions and targeted reteaching." Committee members emphasized iReady’s visual scaffolds, weekly quizzes and teacher resources as advantages for English learners and differentiated instruction. Staff noted an approximate vendor quote of $60,000 for a six-year adoption—presented as a comprehensive package that also includes a diagnostic assessment intended to replace the district’s current STAR assessments.
The committee’s recommendation was presented on the agenda and will appear on consent for the next board meeting; staff encouraged trustees to ask questions before final approval is scheduled.
