How to Challenge Every Student with IXL
How do you meet the needs of every student when skill levels range from kindergarten to high school in a single class? Katrina Musco, a 6th grade teacher in San Jose, Calif., uses IXL Math…
In the Classroom
Drowning in Data? The Characteristics of Effective Classroom Data
It seems the age of big data is finally here, both in our daily lives and in the classroom. The volume of data has exploded in recent years, but more data doesn’t always mean more…
Strategies to Prep for Spring Testing
Spring testing season can be a stressful time—for both students and teachers! But if you start planning now, you can have a roadmap to keeping your entire school or district motivated and prepared for the…
How IXL Can Save You Time with the EngageNY Curriculum
Do you use EngageNY math in your classroom? Are you struggling to complete all the necessary lesson components during your instructional time? We’ve enlisted the help of IXL Training Specialist Lauri Susi to break down…
When the Weather Outside Is Frightful, Keep Students Learning with IXL
Snowstorms are in full force, and so are snow days! While it’s important for everyone to stay safe and off the roads, the interruptions to the regular school schedule can make keeping on track with…
How to Implement IXL with an RTI/MTSS Model
We’re back with another entry in our Administrator Blog Series! If you haven’t yet, make sure to check out last week’s post on word problems and the math fluency gap. This week, we’re talking about…
Black History Month: Free 2nd and 3rd Grade Lessons Available to Download
February is Black History Month, a perfect time to highlight the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout our nation’s history. Our Professional Learning team has put together materials and suggested resources for four 45-minute…
“I Have a Dream”: Lesson Plans for MLK Day
MLK Day is almost here and we’ve gathered up some meaningful ways to remember the extraordinary man who inspired this holiday. From the “I Have a Dream” speech to inspired found poetry, here’s how to…
Introducing Language Arts for 1st Grade!
We’re ringing in the new year with a new grade level – language arts for 1st grade! Plus, more language arts and math skills in other grades – keep reading to learn more….
4 Ideas to Incorporate IXL Social Studies in Your Lessons
No matter what your style of teaching, IXL fits with your lesson plans! We previously shared some ideas for implementing IXL science in your classroom, and now we’d like to suggest some ways to engage…
4 Ways to Implement IXL Science in Your Classroom
As the year draws to a close (already?!) and you begin planning for the upcoming semester, we have some tips on how to get started with IXL’s new science content. IXL is designed for a…
Teaching strategies for students who don’t speak English
How many diverse languages do the students in your class speak? The population of English language learners (ELLs) has been steadily increasing, so chances are you’ve had at least one ELL student in your class….
