We’ve expanded our social studies offerings with new middle school skills! Students can also brush up on more science skills for grades 5-8 and new elementary math skills. And for our U.K. users, we’re happy to share that we’ve added new maths skills! Continue reading to sample the new content then head to IXL to try out the new skills yourself.
New social studies skills
Our latest release features 31 new social studies skills for grades 6-8! The skills cover country and regional profiles, ancient and medieval civilizations, and civics and government. View some examples below then check out the new skills!
Regional profile: South America
These skills use maps, charts, and images to introduce students to the geographic, political, and economic features of different regions around the world.
You asked for it, we listened—we’re excited to expand our coverage of ancient India with this new skill! Students will analyze different sources to learn about key rulers, inventions, and cultural achievements of the Gupta Empire.
Rights and responsibilities of active citizenship
Our first citizenship skill introduces students to their rights, legal duties, and civic responsibilities as citizens.
New science skills
We added 17 new science skills for grades 5-8 that cover key topics such as photosynthesis, rocks and minerals, chemical reactions, and natural resources. Check out the examples below, then start practicing here.
Identify the photosynthetic organism
Engaging images of different organisms and textual evidence challenge students to apply their knowledge and identify photosynthetic organisms!
In this skill, students will review interactive diagrams that introduce them to different parts of the rock cycle.
New math skills
We’ve added 15 new math skills for grades 1-5, and 2 revamped skills for grade 1! This release also includes 25 new skills in the U.K. edition, which feature expanded coverage of percentages in Year 5. Check out an example below and visit IXL to try out the new skills!
Compare numbers using multiplication
This skill helps students practice interpreting multiplication equations as comparison statements. As students progress, they must rely on their knowledge of multiplication facts to complete the comparison statements.
Which new IXL skills are you most excited to try? Share with us in the comments below!
