Edmentum vs.

iReady

Program features Edmentum iReady

Online platform that
tracks skill domains in Yes Yes
math, writing (ELA) and
reading
Divides instruction into
domains (e.g., geometry
strains, measurement, Yes Yes domains can be
inferencing strains, turned off so that
identifying main idea, students focusing on skill
etc.)
Domains track success
(green on grade level & Yes color code specific Yes color code specific
mastered, blue to program to program
practicing, striped green Helpful for quick review of Helpful for quick review of
above grade level) and data and performance data and performance
areas of need (red boxes)
Provides intervention
through the online Yes Yes
program or provides
resources that teachers
can use for face to face
teaching
Program will
automatically group Yes Yes
based upon skills
strengths and needs, but
then you can also
customize the groups
Diagnostic assessment
given periodically Yes 3 times per year Yes 3 times per year
learning path is adjusted learning path is adjusted
based upon performance based upon performance

Can group students by

their performance on the Yes Yes
diagnostic (skill/grade
level) or by domains that
need intervention
Number of skills K-2 only one skill to work Skills not determined by
determined by grade on at a time grade level (can adjust
level 3-6 have 4 skills being students grade level
worked on at once based upon their
cognitive ability), but skill
domains can be turned
on/off to limit exposure
Recommended online 90 mins. per week, per 45 minutes per week
instruction time per week subject area, completes 3
or 4 lessons
Content packaging (both Can purchase solely RELA Can purchase solely RELA
give prices per student) licenses or solely math licenses or solely math
 licenses or both licenses or both
Changing licenses (e.g., We own that license and
student exits special can repurpose it for
education or moves) another student