Summer: the season of beaches, pool parties, ice cream, and … brain drain. Did you know that on average students lose up to two months of math and reading skills over the summer? The good news is you can help your kids combat “summer brain drain” with IXL!
Research has shown that students typically perform worse on standardized tests taken at the end of summer than they do on the same tests taken at the beginning of summer. To keep your kid’s skills sharp and to make sure they don’t lose all of the gains they made during the school year, make sure they have ample opportunities to practice math and reading. That’s where IXL comes in!
IXL is an online personalized learning program that covers grades K–12. With comprehensive content in math, language arts, science, and social studies and thousands of skills in each subject, it’s easy to beat summer boredom. IXL even tailors each practice session to your child’s ability level, automatically adjusting the difficulty of questions. Awards, challenges, and certificates motivate kids to learn new skills and concepts and strive toward mastery. Interactive questions and vibrant visuals will entice your child to keep learning more all summer.
Even just 10 minutes of practice on IXL three times a week can make a big difference when the new school year starts!
Ready for your kids to love math? Try IXL for free!