What’s new on IXL – February 2023
At IXL, we strive to keep our teaching and 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…
lesson plans
Skill plans have arrived in the UK
Skip the lesson planning, IXL has you covered. Custom-built by our curriculum team, IXL skill plans match your national curriculum and exam standards to the perfect IXL skills. A one-stop solution for meeting your teaching…
Take a day off from lesson planning
Good news, teachers: We’ve done the lesson planning for you! IXL skill plans provide the exact skills you need all in one place, so you can just grab and go. These ready-made plans help with…
3 ways to save instructional time with IXL
There are tons of ways that IXL can save you time! Let’s take a look at three teacher-favorite features that help you plan lessons, personalize learning, and form small groups—all while saving you instructional time….
Increase student engagement with a ‘Genius Hour’
Did you know that there is research showing that if students get even a little bit of time to work on something they are passionate about, they’re more productive for the rest of the day?…
Science skill plans are now available on IXL!
In addition to our popular math and language arts skill plans, IXL now offers skill plans for science! …
Simplify test prep with IXL
Spring is getting closer, and that means testing season is coming up! Whether your students are preparing for end-of-year assessments, standardized tests, or college entrance exams, IXL has built-in tools that can help. Take advantage…
Your ready-made lesson plans
IXL has done the lesson planning for you with skill plans! Our curriculum team has mapped out your instructional resources and custom-built IXL skills to precisely match each topic you’ll cover. With skill plans built…
Your guide to IXL’s test prep skill plans
IXL can make test prep easier for you and your learners with our test prep skill plans!…
4 strategies to foster collaboration in the classroom
Long gone are the days where desks are lined up in perfect rows, classrooms are silent, and teachers lecture for the entire class period. Today’s classrooms are placing more emphasis on collaborative learning—giving students opportunities…
Keep the (snow)ball rolling with learning on IXL during snow days
Snow days come in two flavors: the expected big-storm-coming-your-way days and the unexpected-phone-call-at-5-am days. Whichever situation you find yourself in, every snow day means one less day in the classroom. The good news is, whether…
Día de los Muertos: Free Lesson Plan for Grades 2-3
Día de los Muertos is almost here and we’ve got the perfect way to celebrate: a free lesson plan for grades 2-3! These activities will help students expand their cultural knowledge and understand the history…
