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Online Learning Tool: IXL - Math and English


We have used this tool in our district for a few years now. IXL offers standards-aligned practice and curriculum for grades K-12. I witnessed a lot of student success with this tool. IXL is not a free tool, but has been well worth it according to many of the teachers using IXL.

This tool works on virtually any device with a web browser and internet access.

From IXL's Description on iTunes

Highlights of IXL


- Comprehensive standards-aligned curriculum 

- Wide variety of question types to engage students

- Unlimited access to all grade levels

- Insightful reports and weekly updates on your student’s progress

- 20 billion unique problems answered on IXL



Math



More than 3,300 standards-aligned skills provide comprehensive coverage of pre-K through 12th grade math. Unlimited questions and no templates mean students can practice, review, and master a skill—and never see the same question twice. From skip-counting with pictures to graphing quadratic functions, IXL's interactive question types bring the joy of learning to students’ fingertips.



English Language Arts



Enter a new era of grammar instruction with IXL’s English language arts program for grades 2–12. The fundamentals of writing are brought to life through fun and witty problems that challenge students to learn new vocabulary, correct grammatical mistakes, and understand textual context. Over 1,300 skills prepare kids to become confident communicators in school and life. 



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