I CAN Learn®
About the Intervention
I CAN Learn® is a computer-based math curriculum for students in middle school, high school, and college, focusing on courses including Fundamentals of Math and Pre-Algebra for the primary mathematics level. Students work individually at their own computers through a series of interactive lessons presented by a virtual teacher. Each lesson includes a warm-up activity, lesson presentation, guided practice, and a quiz to ensure mastery before progressing. Students move at their own pace and must demonstrate mastery of each concept before advancing. Classroom teachers may provide individual, small-group, or whole-class instruction based on students' performance on the software program. Students typically start with a placement test to assess their current knowledge level and customize their lesson plan. The curriculum contains 20 to 180 self-paced, mastery-based lessons with multimedia content including instructional videos and animation. Printed textbooks are available to supplement the electronic courseware. Teachers use the I CAN Learn® Classroom Explorer Class Management System to track students' attendance, homework, and test grades, create individualized learning paths, and generate reports. Implementation requires classrooms equipped with desks, computer equipment, and electrical connectivity. Varying support plans including training, professional development, curriculum alignments, implementation planning, and pedagogical support are available.
Statistical Findings
No effect on mathematics achievement
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Focus Areas
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General EducationDelivery Methods
Online – AsynchronousDisability Support
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Student(s)Source
U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, What Works Clearinghouse. (2017). I CAN Learn®. Retrieved from https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/WWC/intervention/753.
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