| The I CAN Learn® Algebra curriculum has been designated as a "Promising Mathematics Program" by the U.S. Department of Education because of the promise it has shown in educating at-risk students. | |
| • the system challenges educators to encourage minorities and women to value mathematics and promote good reasoning and problem-solving skills | |
| • I CAN Learn® Algebra helps ethnically diverse, inner-city students achieve equity in higher level mathematics | |
| • the program's teaching methods and assessments are sound, learning goals are comprehensive, and instruction is designed to improve learning for a wide spectrum of students | |
| • mathematical procedures are reviewed and taught clearly and accurately and reflect the vision promoted in national standards | |
| • evidence shows that I CAN Learn® Algebra enables inner-city students in grades 8-10 with strong at-risk academic profiles to enroll in Stanford University’s Education for Gifted Youth Program | |
| • the program is easy to use and can be successfully implemented in multiple educational settings | |