Case Study

West Orange Drives Math Gains through Coaching

Bar chart showing West Orange Public Schools i‑Ready Assessment results: students at or above grade level increased from fall 2024 to spring 2025 across grades K–5.

K–5 Students Increase Math Performance Districtwide

In the second year of implementing i-Ready Classroom Mathematics 2024 and the first year of Coaching by i-Ready, West Orange Public Schools saw strong growth in K–5 students performing mid or above grade level.

Overview

Redesigning Math Instruction Districtwide

In New Jersey, West Orange Public Schools is successfully boosting student thinking in math through intentional instructional shifts. With support from i-Ready Classroom Mathematics, Coaching by i-Ready, and professional learning, teachers are creating classrooms where students explain their ideas, engage in math discourse, and build deeper understanding. The impact is clear: more K–8 students are reaching grade-level expectations and showing stronger mathematical reasoning.

District:West Orange Public Schools
Subject:Mathematics
Grade:K–8
Topic:Academic Achievement, Core Math, Differentiating Instruction, Implementation and Practice, Multilingual Learners, Special Education

Testimonials

“When I was first introduced to Coaching by i-Ready, I knew it was going to be really important. Teachers need to learn from each other. Being able to enter into a classroom, watch a colleague, and then debrief in a safe space, that’s magic.”

— Darlene Berg, Supervisor of K–5 Mathematics

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