I love using IXL as a traditional way to review math concepts at all grade levels. The students can use the website or app as a way to practice skills as well as a way for the teacher to see progress.

How I Use It

I use IXL for in class practice after a skill has been introduced. I also assign IXL for homework to review concepts without teacher support. For example, after introducing the topic of classifying polynomials by degree and number of terms, I have students use IXL to practice this same skill to get the practice that they need to master the skill. Whether the students use it in class or as homework, I am able to see (on the teacher end of the app) not only what they got correct or incorrect, but also how long they spent doing the work. I also use the other teacher features that IXL has to offer. There are many, many types of reports that the teacher can utilize: "trouble spots, state standards, performance and progress." It should be noted that I do not use IXL to introduce topics as there is not learning tool. There is however, followup and explanations for the student when they answer a question incorrectly.