IXL provides the broadest coverage of language arts, with an extensive curriculum spanning 2,300+ skills that give students plenty of opportunities to practice and build fluency. IXL’s high school ELA curriculum covers advanced writing and…
With a full K-12 math curriculum that includes Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, precalculus, and calculus, IXL is the one-stop shop for high school math. Whether students want to reinforce the topics they’re learning in…
Reading skills are crucial to a student’s long-term success in the classroom and beyond. While IXL aligns with a variety of curriculums, standards, and pedagogies, its alignment with best practices in reading science ensure that…
As teachers, we’ve probably all heard the question, “When am I ever going to use this in the real world?” from students when teaching STEAM subjects in the classroom. When the Pythagorean theorem or chemical equations…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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!…
