Using iReady to Support Math Intervention After the COVID-19 Pandemic

The purpose of this study is to research the use of iReady for assisting in growing MAP RIT scores at STEAM Elementary School. This study will use quantitative methods. An ex post facto research design will be used with a causal-comparative approach, which means that a study will investigate potential cause-and-effect relationships between variables by examining existing groups or conditions that have already occurred, without actively manipulating any factors, essentially looking at “after the fact” to see if differences between groups can be linked to a potential causal variable The study examined the effect of the i-Ready Math program on student scores on the NWEA® MAP Math Assessment. A comparison was conducted between students who were exposed to, and used the i-Ready Math program, and students were not. After the intervention implementation of iReady mathematics, the researcher saw an increased student achievement for students performing below grade level. Equally important, the student assessment data and online program usage data will be used to ascertain the program’s impact on student achievement. The results of this study will be revealed, and recommendations will be made. Keywords: On-line Adaptive Technology, i-Ready Program, Math Intervention, Response to Intervention, Multi-tiered System of Support, and NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)