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Strategies for success:

In my classroom, I mostly use IXL for whole group instruction. After teaching my initial lesson, I use a correlating IXL lesson so students can practice the skill while I use Live Classroom to identify what students might need to be paired with a buddy or get additional one on one help with me. Before I have students work on IXL independently, I use Group Jams so the whole class can see how they should do the lesson and ask questions. Another way I use IXL is incorporating it into my classroom management plan.

Favorite teacher tools:

I appreciate the Quizzes and skill plans the most. It is so easy to create a quiz over the exact skills that students have practiced, and I get instant data that helps me determine student success and my next steps as I plan future lessons. The data also allows me to go over commonly missed questions with the class immediately after the quiz is finished. I use the MAP skill plan for each student so they are working on individualized skills. Students work on these skills plans during our NTI block and after they finish class assignments. This feature allows students to fill in learning gaps by working on skills that they might not have an opportunity to do when working on grade level assignments.

Making it fun:

I use the Leaderboard as a weekly competition, which encourages students to do their best. My classroom is set up in groups, that compete on IXL each week. Students get points for each IXL gold medal they receive and often ask to do IXL even during their free time or after class.

Success story:

I had a student last year, who had received a Novice on their state test the previous year. We really leveraged the MAP Skills Plans on IXL, which allowed them to work on things from lower grades that they had missed or did not understand. I think that was part of the reason he scored proficient when they took last year's state assessment.

Strategies for success:

I use IXL for whole and small group instruction, as well as one-on-one leveled instruction.

Favorite teacher tools:

One of the best features of IXL is how seamlessly it integrates with Google Classroom for assigning work to the different levels of learning in my classroom. I have begun using the assessments to more effectively gauge the students' levels and growth as they move through the assignments.

Strategies for success:

I use the Real-Time Diagnostic, which the students complete at the beginning of each week, to inform my lesson plans and trouble spots. This helps me target my instruction.

Favorite teacher tools:

As a teacher, I appreciate the IXL Group Jam, progress and growth tracking, diagnostics, resources, and so much more.

Making it fun:

I use IXL Group Jam in the classroom (which the students love) and IXL as homework. IXL is the second best thing to having a teacher sit next to you at home while you are completing assignments. I have taught all the features so the students can self monitor their progress. This platform increases students self-efficacy by proving their efforts lead to academic success. I use their data to drive my instructional plans. My students enter junior high as struggling learners and IXL helps them reach and even surpass the standards of their grade level. They get excited and share with anyone who will celebrate with them each time their scores increase.

Success story:

I have students who have grown two grades level in 3 short months! Most have grown at least one grade level. My students greet me in the morning excited that their score has gone up and tell me about what they worked on the night before. They have mindful academic questions and curiosity about topics they encounter on IXL. They are excited about learning. They don't have to wait for me to tell them what to do next, they have discovered how to learn and grow on their own.

Strategies for success:

IXL is an essential tool in my classroom! We use IXL during all types of instruction including whole group, small group, and individualized learning and across all content areas. We use IXL Group Jam as a quick assessment tool to see if students are ready for independent practice or need more whole group review. Students also enjoy Group Jams and competing with one another. I utilize the Live Classroom view to immediately determine student needs and address misunderstandings as they are happening.

Favorite teacher tools:

I love that students can work on skills that they need to close instructional gaps, while at the same time challenging students that are ready to work ahead on skills. IXL provides a way to meet every child where they are providing instruction and practice in those areas! Being able to input NWEA scores for each individual student and have them work on their own pathway has been a great addition to our daily routine.

Success story:

We are seeing a higher rate of proficient and distinguished test scores from students that are reaching that mastery level of learning on IXL skills, across the content areas.

Strategies for success:

I use IXL to support my full class instruction, along with real-world applications, but also as students' primary independent practice and learning because it adapts so specifically to student's instructional needs.

Favorite teacher tools:

For me, the most essential IXL feature is the Real-Time Diagnostic which determines student levels and needs. Each discrete skill lesson builds student skills in tiny, manageable increments. Students are not overwhelmed by difficulty but grow surely and steadily from skill to skill. The most essential feature from IXL Analytics is the Real-Time Diagnostic, which determines student levels and needs, and each discrete skill lesson that builds student skills in tiny, manageable increments. Students are not overwhelmed by difficulty but grow surely and steadily from skill to skill.

Success story:

I have absolutely seen improvement with my students who use IXL. Each student is different, but it's clear to me that the ones who really work to engage and work where assigned, can make massive growth. I regularly see my students grow 1-3 grade levels in a single year, and sometimes even 4 or 5 grade levels!

Strategies for success:

I use IXL for whole-class instruction, as well as small-group instruction.

Favorite teacher tools:

I use the Real-Time Diagnostic by having students to take their assessment on Mondays, to see if students have retained information that was taught and presented to them the previous week.

Making it fun:

I appreciate that IXL allows me to pinpoint trouble areas for students, and provides a fun and engaging way to teach students missing skills.

Success story:

I have seen students improve one or two grade levels, by working on and improving missing skills.

Strategies for success:

We use IXL daily, mainly for math and science during full class instruction. For language arts, we have a lot of English Language Learners and students can be spread between a whopping 10 different grade levels in certain reading or writing skills. For this, we utilize small group instruction and use students' embedded NWEA Reading and Language Usage scores to ensure that all students practice similar skills that are appropriate for their level.

Favorite teacher tools:

The IXL features I appreciate the most are NWEA for targeted RIT work, the Diagnostic Strand Analysis for small class instruction, Live Classroom for full class practice with the fast and precise ability to pull struggling students for intervention work, the Trouble Spot report for skills that must be targeted for review, Score Grid report to analyze which skills are mastered, Student Score Chart to analyze student's mastery progress, and the Recommendations Wall to assign skills from multiple plans to show up on student's walls for quick access.

Success story:

There have been massive improvements across the board with students. The real standout for me is that many of my previous students move onto secondary school and still actively use IXL as a way to continue their learning - they have all learned how to self-educate themselves with the "learn with example" tool - even when or if their current secondary teachers do not utilize IXL. Looking at the whole school data, you can quickly identify which students have been actively taught to use IXL to increase their knowledge.

Strategies for success:

I use IXL in a variety of ways. First, I use it for whole group instruction to introduce new topics. I often use the very handy videos you have, thank you! I also use IXL to address students specific needs. I have one student that is two years below grade level, I use the I-Ready correlation plan to meet his need. I use IXL Leaderboards to encourage independent use at home. I use IXL skill plans to support district level curriculum (Benchmark reading, Math Expressions, and Amplify science), these are very handy.

Favorite teacher tools:

I love using IXL for the skill plans, Leaderboards, and IXL Group Jam most. These features ensure that I cover the standards my district wants to cover. The Leaderboard also encourages outside time spent for students scoring both high and low. IXL Group Jam is one of the students' favorites. They get excited answering questions and getting them correct. I like using IXL Group Jam because it opens a window into which student needs extra support. I also greatly appreciate the IXL Real-Time Diagnostic, I use it three times a year to see their growth and report it to parents.

Making it fun:

IXL Group Jam is one of the students' favorites. They get excited answering questions and getting them correct. I like using IXL Group Jam because it opens a window into which student needs extra support.

Success story:

I have seen students improve their overall basic skills with IXL. Since I use the Real-Time Diagnostic throughout the year, I can see the growth. One event I remember from last year is a student who tested below grade level at the beginning of the year, but by the end of the year, she tested one grade level above. She loved participating in Leaderboards, which encouraged her to continue throughout the year.

Strategies for success:

I use IXL as an intervention tool for my students to challenge themselves at their own level.

Favorite teacher tools:

I most appreciate the Leaderboards because it challenges the students to complete as many questions as they can successfully.

Strategies for success:

I use the Score Grid Report to take me to the "Skill Performance Overview." I can keep an eye on my class as a whole with this option.

Favorite teacher tools:

I appreciate the textbook skill plans more than anything. These skill plans make your life easy by taking you to the skills paired with your lessons. We usually do an IXL Group Jam before moving on to the skills.

Success story:

My class always shows improvement when using IXL. I have too many stand out stories to share just one.

Strategies for success:

Every Friday, I use our math block for IXL. I recommend skills that we've been working on in math to reinforce their learning. Students are also able to work on IXL during any "free" time they have.

Favorite teacher tools:

I LOVE the Live Classroom. It allows me to keep students on task, while also encouraging them to meet their goal.

Success story:

Students definitely seem to understand math and ELA concepts on a deeper level with the practice from IXL.