Implementation guide: IXL for Daily Instruction

Integrating IXL into Daily Classroom Instruction

Starting with IXL

• IXL can effectively enhance classroom instruction.

• Begin by choosing an IXL skill that aligns with your lesson objectives.

• Features over 8,000 skills covering various topics, suitable for any subject matter.

Finding the Right Skills

• Grades View: Displays all skills for an entire grade level.

• Topics View: Shows skills within specific topics, e.g., fractions or word problems, across all grades.

• Skill Plan: Corresponds to your textbook, helping find perfectly matched skills for lessons.

Classroom Implementation

• After introducing the lesson:

  • Have students work on the selected IXL skill in class or assign it as homework.

  • Aim for a smart score of 80 for proficiency; challenge capable students to achieve 100 for mastery.

Adaptive Learning with IXL

• IXL automatically adapts to student performance:

  • Questions become progressively more challenging, reinforcing learning.

Assessing Understanding and Planning Next Steps

Utilizing IXL Analytics

• IXL provides data to evaluate student understanding post-lesson.

• Skill Analysis Report:

  • Highlights individual student performance on assigned skills.

  • Identifies students meeting or exceeding their smart score goals.

  • Pinpoints students who may need re-teaching or additional support.

Conclusion

• By integrating IXL, you can enhance daily instruction and gather actionable insights to aid in planning and supporting student learning.