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IXL

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What is IXL?

IXL Learning is an educational technology company headquartered in San Mateo, that delivers an immersive e-learning content and digital curricula for students in all grades, in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. Boasting over 12 million students already using IXL in the U.S., and over 100 billion questions asked and answered around the world, IXL is helps schools use technology to improve teaching and learning. From algebra to adverbs, molecules to maps, IXL’s content and technology enable fresh, engaging, and personalized experiences that spark curiosity and build confidence. Other products include ABCya, the creator of over 400 educational computer games and apps for kids; Quia Web, the original “create-your-own” website for teachers; and Quia Books, the leading online platform for world-language courses.

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Most Frequent Users

Top 3 industries using IXL Learning
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#1 most frequent

Other Services (except Public Administration)

5.0%

37 installations of 735

#2 most frequent

Health Care and Social Assistance

3.1%

23 installations of 735

#3 most frequent

Information

2.9%

21 installations of 735

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IXL for easy to find math practice!

Incentivized
Amber AuBain
Teacher at Caldwell County Schools (1001-5000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

IXL gives teachers easy access to math practice for students. I have used it in my classroom and for small group interventions. IXL practice is broken down into grade levels and by standards which makes finding your topic easy. In my classroom, I would also use it for bell ringers or problems for review games as well.

Pros

  • Easy to find extra practice for students
  • Generates problems for students and also explains wrong answers
  • Easy to use for math intervention groups

Cons

  • Graphics and user face could be better

Most Important Features

  • Easy to use
  • Layout makes finding standards easy

Return on Investment

  • Increased student learning and growth in Math
  • Teachers have access to easy to find math practice for students

Alternatives Considered

Freckle by Renaissance and Prodigy Education

Other Software Used

Renaissance Star Assessments, Prodigy Education, Freckle by Renaissance

IXL is an awesome way to be able to keep your students connected in our schools today.

Incentivized
Sherby GullyView profile
Teacher at Kemper County High School (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

It allowed me to give homework to my students without having to make copies of the work and hand it out. It cut down on the paperwork that I had to take home with me to grade. It automatically grades the work, so all I have to do is get the grades and place them in the grade book. It definitely simplified my course.

Pros

  • Allows students to see what they have missed.
  • Gives students the opportunity to build up their grade.
  • Allows students to retake and make a better grade if they are unsatisfied with their current grade.

Cons

  • I would like for it not to drop students down as much when they miss a question. My students tend to get too frustrated and quit when it does.

Most Important Features

  • The ability to link IXL with Google Classroom, Canvas, etc., and have students work the work without the possibility of losing the paperwork that may have been given in class.

Return on Investment

  • It has allowed our students to be remediated or enriched on a much easier basis without having to come up with ideas for them.

Other Software Used

Google Classroom, Google Forms, Canvas LMS

IXL: A Modern Solution to help Students Master and Excel their topics

Incentivized
Verified User
Employee (10,001+ employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use IXL Learning to help students master topics and practice questions outside of the classroom. Much of the classroom times is spent in lecture or reviewing problem sets, but with IXL Learning it allows students to breakdown different concepts into different categories and dynamically work through those that are easy or hard for them and practice each concept until they master it. It solves the problem that students may struggle with concepts since they do not receive enough practice or their practice is not tailored to their areas of strength or weakness.

Pros

  • Dynamic Learning to adjust based on the user's level of knowledge with a topic
  • Easy to Navigate and set up for professors/teachers
  • Breadth of topics and subjects

Cons

  • Some students can report it being frustrating or time consuming since some subjects have no video tutorials attached to problem sets
  • Hard to enforce completion unless directly tied to student's performance

Most Important Features

  • Dynamic Questioning/Learning outcomes
  • Topic Selection and Progress Tracker
  • Grading feature

Return on Investment

  • Improved Student outcomes and Knowledge retention
  • Improved student satisfaction
  • Decreased Grading time required for teachers so they can spend more time with students

Other Software Used

Google Classroom, Canvas LMS, Box

Excellent tool for ELA supplemental instruction

Incentivized
Verified User
Employee (10,001+ employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

As an ELA teacher, our department used IXL Learning for targeted practice of specific skills. IXL Learning aligns with our state standards, which made it easy to pull different skills that directly supported the scope and sequence of instruction. IXL Learning analytics allows users to monitor progress, which is helpful for addressing any gaps and celebrating success. The scope of my use was as a supplemental instruction tool. Students would be taught a skill, and IXL Learning was used to support their learning through additional practice.

Pros

  • Aligned to standards
  • Progress monitoring
  • Rigorous practice

Cons

  • Students sometimes have difficulty locating specific assignments
  • Student engagement is sometimes an issue - perhaps try incorporating high interest passages or text

Most Important Features

  • Alignment with state standards
  • Available for all grade levels
  • Easily differentiate instruction

Return on Investment

  • Improved student test scores
  • Improved teacher effectiveness
  • Increased student confidence when learning new concepts

Alternatives Considered

NoRedInk

Other Software Used

NoRedInk, Khan Academy

IXL Learning - GREAT Tool

Incentivized
Verified User
Project Manager in Research & Development (1-10 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

IXL Learning is a great tool for parents and teachers that are needing an extra boost or supplement to their pupils learning portfolio. Learning paths can be customized based on state standards, classroom focus and topic specifics. It helps boost pupil confidence in subjects they previously had issues with because the diagnostic area challenges them and then adjusts based on their level of knowledge.

Pros

  • Learning Plans
  • Diagnostic Area
  • Tracking Progress

Cons

  • Clearer explanation of scores
  • When scoring - what are they comparing the range to?
  • Make the platform more entertaining for younger audiences.

Most Important Features

  • Adaptability
  • Diagnostics
  • Range of subjects and options

Return on Investment

  • Pupil excelled beyond grade level in subject matter
  • Pupil caught up to grade level in subject that was challenging
  • Tracking progress of pupils is priceless.

Other Software Used

Smartsheet, Microsoft 365