What’s new on IXL – September 2026
At IXL, we never stop adding new features and skills to our award-winning teaching and learning platform, so you can always trust we’re on pace with students’ evolving needs. Each month we compile a list…
IXL at Hand: Printable resources that help you teach your way
IXL’s curriculum is constantly expanding, and now it’s bursting out from digital devices into your classroom! Say hello to IXL at Hand, a collection of printable resources including worksheets, activities, and more that are included…
Monitor completion of your LevelUp assessments
There’s a quick and easy way to see how many of your students have completed their Diagnostic assessment: the LevelUp Diagnostic Status report! This new report gives administrators and teachers live insight into their active…
‘Responsive teaching’ has never been more important, or harder
I once walked into a second-grade classroom where the teacher, Mrs. Johnson, was introducing a new concept. Within a few minutes she knew where every one of her students stood. She gauged their understanding based…
What’s new on IXL – September 2026
At IXL, we never stop adding new features and skills to our award-winning teaching and learning platform, so you can always trust we’re on pace with students’ evolving needs. Each month we compile a list…
IXL at Hand: Printable resources that help you teach your way
IXL’s curriculum is constantly expanding, and now it’s bursting out from digital devices into your classroom! Say hello to IXL at Hand, a collection of printable resources including worksheets, activities, and more that are included…
Monitor completion of your LevelUp assessments
There’s a quick and easy way to see how many of your students have completed their Diagnostic assessment: the LevelUp Diagnostic Status report! This new report gives administrators and teachers live insight into their active…
‘Responsive teaching’ has never been more important, or harder
I once walked into a second-grade classroom where the teacher, Mrs. Johnson, was introducing a new concept. Within a few minutes she knew where every one of her students stood. She gauged their understanding based…
What’s new on IXL – November 2022
At IXL, we strive to keep our personalized learning platform in line and up to date with students’ evolving needs. That’s why we compile a list of our top new features to help you—as a…
How IXL supports small-group instruction
As educators, we often talk about the beloved “aha” moment. We’ve all been there: A student is struggling with a concept, but then something clicks, and you can see the wheels turning, the lightbulb flashes…
Maximize 20-minute instructional blocks with IXL
Breaking up the school day into shorter instructional blocks can help students to stay engaged in active learning. However, this also creates the need for teachers to plan even more activities throughout the day!…
Learning with dyslexia: How IXL boosts reading skills
When students have trouble reading, it’s not uncommon that dyslexia is the root cause. In fact, dyslexia affects one in every five individuals. Learners with dyslexia will find it difficult to manipulate basic sounds like…
What’s new on IXL – October 2022
At IXL, we strive to keep our personalized learning platform in line and up to date with students’ evolving needs. That’s why we compile a list of our top new features to help you—as a…
Why every student should keep a learning journal
When considering student work, it can be helpful to have multiple avenues in the classroom to track progress, check for understanding, and determine necessary interventions. One helpful tool can be a learning journal. A learning journal…
Streamline standards-based grading with IXL
Over the past few years, standards-based grading (SBG) and instruction has emerged as a particularly attractive method for measuring students’ grade-level achievements. Instead of a single grade or average representing how much work students have…
Promoting self-reflection and independent learning with IXL
With a focus on supporting ELL students, new teacher induction programs, and curriculum development, Sheila Berger brings nearly a decade of educational experience to her role as a Professional Learning Specialist. Critical thinking, initiative, the…
Top tools to support multisensory learning in your classroom
As teachers, we’re constantly striving to make our classroom instruction as effective and efficient as possible. One learning concept that can have a significant impact on student progress across different age groups is multisensory learning. The…
Cooperative learning with IXL
Cooperative learning allows students to collaborate with one another to learn a new concept. Through conversation and critical thinking skills, learners get the opportunity to work together and accomplish a common goal!…
The research is in: Boost test scores with two IXL skills a week
Did you know IXL can increase test scores and improve learning growth by reaching a SmartScore of 80 (proficiency!) in at least two skills a week? The study IXL Implementation Fidelity and Usage Recommendations shows…
IXL Quizzes: Custom assessments in a snap
Quickly and easily evaluate student learning with IXL Quizzes! Teachers can create quizzes for learners based on one or more IXL skills. By selecting just a few key options, you can build a quiz to…
