IXL’s instructional resources: Tools to empower independent learning

This article was updated October 8, 2024

At Home, In the Classroom

IXL’s instructional resources support student learning in the classroom and at home! These resources empower students to learn independently, whether they’re solidifying their knowledge or tackling brand-new concepts.

Tools like engaging videos, step-by-step explanations, and interactive topic lessons expand learning opportunities for students by offering multiple ways to review content and learn new skills. These instructional resources are customized to the exact IXL concept that students are working on, so they can learn from concrete examples. 

Let’s dive in to our instructional resources:

Engaging video tutorials 

IXL has video tutorials to help students learn math and English language arts skills! Created in partnership with expert instructors from Wyzant — the largest tutoring network in the U.S. — these 3,600+ bite-sized videos cover strategies for tackling IXL skills.

Each accompanying video lesson introduces the specific concept covered in the IXL skill in a captivating and succinct way. The videos feature a variety of tutors with different approaches to teaching, helping bring math concepts to life. They’re also available on IXL Canada!

See video tutorials in action:

Step-by-step examples to cement understanding 

IXL’s Learn with an example feature empowers students to learn skills independently. Before starting an IXL skill, students can select “Learn with an example” at the top of a skill to see a full sample problem and walk through a step-by-step explanation of how to solve it. This gives learners a solid foundation for understanding the concept, so they can begin practicing it for themselves.

Detailed instant feedback for real-time learning 

While working on any skill within IXL’s curriculum, students receive immediate feedback to help them learn from their mistakes! 

If a student answers a question incorrectly, IXL provides the correct answer as well as a step-by-step explanation of how to solve the specific problem they missed. These detailed explanations show students precisely where they went wrong on a question and help them to solidify their knowledge of the concept.

Personalized recommendations to fill learning gaps

If a student is feeling stuck on a skill, IXL provides the exact resources that can help. At the bottom of each skill, students will find suggested skills and IXL Lessons to help them review the core concepts within the skill. With these relevant resources at their fingertips, students can work to fill their knowledge gaps and solidify their understanding of the topic, and return to the original skill with confidence.

Plus with every skill practiced, IXL automatically updates students Recommendations wall to show students what they’re ready to work on next. From their recommendations students can choose from five different recommendation types to help them learn something new, close learning gaps, solidify topics they’ve already started, and more.

Quick, interactive IXL Lessons 

IXL Lessons are a convenient and efficient way to learn the building blocks of a new topic. Like mini study guides, IXL Lessons make it easy for learners to quickly dive into a concept and grasp critical material.

Currently available for 3rd grade math through Geometry, each lesson introduces the topic, provides a high-level review of key vocabulary, and walks through sample problems. When students are ready to practice a particular topic, the lesson recommends one or more of IXL’s math skills to work on.

See all of our IXL instructional resources in action:

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