Have you ever wondered how IXL skills are able to adapt to each student and challenge them at just the right level? It’s all about the SmartScore!
Setting SmartScore goals for your students is a great way to motivate them and encourage improvement. Read on to learn how to implement SmartScore goals in the classroom, and watch this video from IXL Senior Professional Learning Specialist Jen Rinkes, based on her 20+ years of classroom experience!
What is the right SmartScore goal for my students?
Setting SmartScore targets of 80 or 90
A SmartScore of 80 represents proficiency in a skill, and 90 is considered excellent. Both scores show a strong understanding of a skill, and can be great goals to set for students. You can remind students which SmartScore you’d like them to work towards with our printable SmartScore goal poster.
Reaching a SmartScore of 100 demonstrates complete mastery of the concept, and involves tackling the most difficult questions of a skill. You can think of this as an A+, which may be an appropriate goal when students need an extra challenge.
Use the SmartScore as a scaffolding strategy
Another strategy is to help students focus on improvement by setting practice milestones along the way to mastery. For example, when introducing new concepts, have your students work towards a SmartScore of 60. By the end of the unit, set a goal of 80. Later in the month, pick an old skill to review, and challenge them to reach 90. Plus, you can give extra credit for mastering skills with a SmartScore of 100!
Monitor SmartScore improvement using IXL Analytics
As students learn, the IXL SmartScore accurately measures their current understanding of each topic, and provides you with actionable insights in IXL Analytics. For example, you can:
- View your students’ SmartScores all in one place in the Score Grid report
- See what every single student is working on in Live Classroom
- Dive into the exact concepts students are struggling with in the Trouble Spots report
And there are even more reports to explore! Find the one that best suits your needs here.
Learn more about the SmartScore
The IXL SmartScore is a fantastic tool to support students in mastery-based learning! Find out more about how the SmartScore works here. You can also check out our full SmartScore guide for teachers, and share our SmartScore guide for parents.
Want more IXL tips and tricks? Check out our Teacher Resources page full of implementation guides, videos, printables, and more!