Motivate learning over the summer
When students use the summer months to practice concepts they learned during the school year, they are better prepared for school in the fall. But as parents, how can we motivate our kids to continue…
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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…
IXL’s 2019 Year in Review
It’s almost time to say hello to a new year and a new decade! Before the clock counts down, we want to spotlight some IXL highlights from 2019 and how you helped make them happen!…
Growth mindset and the IXL SmartScore
Thanks to Carol Dweck’s work, instilling a growth mindset in our students has become a goal of educators and parents around the world. In Mindset, Dweck uncovers the power of having a growth mindset, a…
5 classroom community & motivation ideas
Whether you have been using IXL for years, or only a couple of days, here are a few ways to get your entire class excited about practicing their skills on IXL!…
Need an easy fundraiser? Run an IXL Math-a-Thon!
Are you a teacher who wants to generate some more classroom funds? Or an administrator who wants to find a meaningful fundraising idea? As educators, you probably don’t have a lot of extra time on…
We’re all in this together: Sparking Classwide Engagement with Communal Goal Setting
A powerful way to foster enthusiasm and camaraderie among your students may be sitting right in front of you: the students themselves!…
Easy (and free!) ways to reward students’ IXL achievements
Although we wish all students would be intrinsically motivated to complete their schoolwork, the reality is that some learners need a little extra incentive. As a teacher, I spent much time and effort trying to…
IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2019 Winners
The 2019 Study in the Sun contest is officially over and we’ve definitely ended on a high note! More than 48,000 students entered this year’s contest and your hard work and dedication were truly impressive….
New Inspiration for IXL Families!
Ready for some inspirational news, parents? You may have noticed that there’s a new “Inspiration” tab when you sign into your parent account. It’s home to a whole host of resources, ideas, and other IXL…
IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2019: Leaderboard Update #3
Summer is winding down, and so is this year’s Study in the Sun contest! With just a few weeks left—and so much learning accomplished—we are amazed by all your hard work and determination….
IXL Study in the Sun Contest 2019: Leaderboard Update #2
It’s almost August, which means it’s time for the second leaderboard of our Study in the Sun contest. With more than 44,000 students participating in this year’s contest, the competition has sparked a lot of…
