I have had several parents asking for clarification regarding how long, how much, to what end do your children need to practice IXL.

Hopefully this will clarify the misunderstandings and answer all of your questions.  If not, please email me and I will try and clarify further.

Firstly, the IXL is meant to be a review of the lessons we have during our work week or a review of concepts that were taught last year.   Your children should spend approximately 20 minutes each day on IXL.  IXL awards a smart score (in the right hand bar of the page as your student is working) for correct answers.

I don’t know the exact algorithm for awarding points but I believe it is 10 points for each correct answer to 90 points and then one point per correct answer between 90 and 100. Missed answers result in points being removed from the smart score.   The goal is to reach 100 points.     If your child has been practicing for 20 minutes and they have not been able to reach a smart score of at least 80, this means they need another lesson.  Please have your students record, in their planners, any section that they have been unable to pass off in that 20 minute time frame so that I can give them additional lessons.

If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.