Clik here to view.
Tackle precalculus with IXL
Precalculus. For many high school students, it’s an intimidating subject to learn. However, a strong foundation in precalculus—which reinforces and builds upon algebra, trigonometry, and other...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Grammar Geeks Unite! IXL Language Arts Usage Contest
We are hosting a month-long contest to see which classrooms in the United States can answer the most English Language Arts questions on IXL. Competition will be fierce, so practice from home, at the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
IXL Language Arts Now Available on iPad!
Great news for budding word wizards and grammar gurus – language arts for grades 2-8 is now available on the IXL iPad app! Just download the IXL app from the iTunes store, or update your existing app...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What SmartScore Goal Should I Set For My Students?
Have you ever wondered how IXL’s math and language arts programs are able to adapt to each student’s skill level and provide accurate, continuous assessment of student performance? It’s all about the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Use IXL with Pre-K and Kindergarten Students
Jessica Sigler with some of her Kindergarten students on Pajama Day Research shows that the use of technology in an early childhood setting has many positive impacts – it increases student motivation,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Keep Parents Connected With IXL Using Reports
Teachers: Why wait until the next report card to let parents know how their students are performing in math and language arts? IXL’s reports provide a wealth of information that parents will find...
View ArticleClik here to view.
IXL Language Arts Usage Contest: Leaderboard Update
It’s just about the halfway point in our Grammar Geeks Unite! Language Arts Usage Contest, and we know you’re eager to see how your class is ranked – so we’ve got the leaderboard right here! Here are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Teach Kids to be Thankful All Year Round
The upcoming Thanksgiving holiday is great for inspiring kids to say what they’re thankful for – but once December hits, some children may switch into a “gimme” or “I want” mode, focusing on what gifts...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Helping to Build a Community
On November 15, a group of IXL employees traded in our laptops for hard hats to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco. Armed with hammers, nails, and even jackhammers, we spent our...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Introducing the IXL Community
We’re excited to announce the launch of the IXL Community today! Located under the new Community tab on IXL, we’ve designed this professional learning community to be a space where teachers can get...
View ArticleClik here to view.
IXL Language Arts Usage Contest Winners!
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for…we’re revealing the winners of the Grammar Geeks Unite! Language Arts Usage Contest! Here are the top 10 classrooms, based on the average number of problems...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Show and Tell : Kate Mattison
In a new series of blog posts, we’ll be introducing you to members of the IXL team. Through fun Q&As, you’ll learn how our employees bring IXL to life, and how we spend our time away from the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
IXL Makes Differentiated Instruction Easy
For teachers implementing differentiated instruction strategies, IXL can be an effective tool. With IXL, your entire class can practice the same skills at varying difficulty levels – and the program...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Show and Tell: Michael Bell
Get to know Michael Bell, an IXL sales consultant and former educator. He tells us all about the joy of working with IXL customers and his passion for education, the arts…and rocks! The Basics Name...
View ArticleClik here to view.
IXL’s 2014 Year in Review
As December comes to a close, we took a look back at the year in IXL, and what a great year it was! Our users achieved remarkable milestones, and our team added a ton of new content and features to IXL...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New math skills on IXL!
Welcome back from winter break! To help you kick off 2015, we found some time between opening presents and spending time with family to release 45 brand-new math skills! Here are some of our favorites....
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Get Started with EdTech
If you’ve made it a goal for yourself to start integrating technology into your classroom this year, but aren’t sure where to start, we’re here to help. Read on for tips and resources that will help...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Snow Day Lesson Plan
Winter’s chilly temperatures mean potential snow days for students. Instead of plopping down in front of the TV and letting those days go to waste, use snow days as an opportunity to keep kids learning...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Show and Tell: Caitlin Fitzpatrick
If you have an IXL family membership and have contacted our support team, you’ve probably spoken with Caitlin Fitzpatrick! Read on to hear how she helps customers, and how she spends her free time. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Free Apps That Will Help You Get Things Done
Whether you’re a teacher, working parent, or stay-at-home parent, you’ve probably felt that you have a lot to do, and not enough time to do it in. Juggling multiple tasks is a challenge, but luckily...
View Article