IXL

Getting Started with IXL

Math Benchmark/ELA Diagnostic

Expectation for students to do 10-15 minutes of BOTH Math Benchmark and ELA Diagnostic each week/cycle
Students access from the Assessment tab of their app

Viewing Arena Results

Go to Analytics, Assessment tab to view results
The Benchmark/Diagnostic Overviews show each subject as a whole
The Stand Analysis reports break students into groups by each strand based on their performance in the arena
Clicking on a student's name anywhere on these reports downloads their Individual Action Plan (See info below)
Download ALL student Action Plans on either Overview page (subject specific)

Action Plans

Available for Math Benchmark/ELA Diagnostic
Updated as scores are updated in Arena
Show pinpointed levels for each reporting category
View recommended skills for each category provided
Share with parents electronically or through the Skill Access codes - See Video -->
Students can also access on their Arena tab by clicking the stars for each reporting category
Diagnostic Action Plan Info Sheet

View Progress and Growth

The Progress and Growth report now show both Math & ELA!
Come here to see growth shown in the Arena
Growth for 1 school year is considered 100 as a reference point
As you incorporate skill progress, you will see those stats as well

Next Steps with IXL

Recommendations Tab

Use when:

Students complete diagnostic/benchmark
On certain days/times during the week

Use to:

Promote personalized learning - What students need
Allow Student Choice

Resources

Recommendation Implementation Guide (with descriptors)
Tips for teaching with the Recommendations wall (Video)

Looking at Skills

Whole Group Instruction

Assign skill to class or group
Demonstrate at the front of class to model skill
Use Skill Analysis to see how students perform on assigned skills
SmartScore Goal for skills is 80, Mastery is 100 (not necessary for every student)
IXL SmartScore Info
Take a Tour of IXL Skills (Video)

Trouble Spots

Identify groups of students who need specific skills
Start a Group Jam or Assign Skills to identified students
Remove names to reteach whole-class (Video)

Quizzes

Quickly and easily evaluate student learning
Create quizzes based one 1 or more IXL skills
Share quizzes with your grade level team
How do I use Quizzes?

6 Ways to use IXL Quizzes in your Classroom (Article)

Engagement Tools

Group Jam/Lightning Jam

Use as a teaching tool
Send the same question to whole class or small group
View explanation together
Change the level of the question as you go
Another Group Jam video

**New** Lightning Jam

Interactive Learning Competition
Group Jam vs. Lightning Jam

Leaderboards

Leaderboard Resource

IXL Objective Learning Outcome Ideal Use Case Number of questions Inspire students to take ownership of their learning, explore new skills, and preview upcoming concepts. Before teaching a lesson, chapter, or unit Number of correct questions Motivate students to strive for accuracy and deepen their understanding. After an in-class lesson, for independent study or at-home practice Time spent Boost at-home practice time to ensure students are engaging with the material. While students are working through a chapter Number of skills proficient Prompt students to address their trouble spots in skills where they may be lagging in proficiency. After students have finished a chapter and worked through 3+ skills. Number of skills mastered Propel students to the next level to deepen their understanding and provide an additional challenge. Before an exam, and after students have had several opportunities to work through concepts.

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