IXL - Common Core math standards (2024)

FAQs

Is IXL aligned to Common Core standards? ›

IXL practice skills are fully aligned to the Common Core and standards for all 50 states! You can effortlessly track class and student progress with our interactive, real-time Analytics.

Independent research from Johns Hopkins University has verified that IXL meets the ESSA Tier 1 standards for evidence-based efficacy.

Students will need to answer as many as 10 questions correctly in a row to achieve mastery. For most skills on IXL, students will have to complete a minimum of 28 questions to earn a SmartScore of 100. When a student achieves a score of 100 on IXL, you can feel confident that they have truly mastered that skill.

All of IXL's dynamic skills are fully aligned to your educational standards, including the Common Core State Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards, and all U.S. state standards. Simply select your standards below to view skills and start practicing!

One major drawback of IXL is its emphasis on repetitive practice rather than fostering deep understanding. The program often focuses on isolated skills without providing real-world context or opportunities for critical thinking.

Assessment concerns.

The Common Core requires new assessments to measure student performance. New tests mean more expense and, in many cases, more rigor, causing some students' scores to plummet.

Results of quantitative analyses showed that IXL Math had a statistically significant positive impact on student mathematics achievement after one semester, with IXL Math students outgaining control students on the EOY Renaissance Star Math by 10 points (effect size = +0.13).

IXL gives you everything you need to maximize learning

IXL provides thousands of curriculum and instructional resources, actionable analytics, a state‑of‑the‑art assessment suite, and much more. Each component works together seamlessly to help your teachers and students succeed.

Plus, according to the kidSAFE Seal Program, IXL meets its specific online safety and privacy standards. So, parents and educators can trust the platform is safe for kids to use independently.

Unsuccessful, more stress than learn!

One student in particular struggled immensely and was on the verge of tears, unable to understand the material despite numerous attempts. The explanations provided were so brief they were almost useless, leaving students more confused than before.

Are IXL questions randomly generated? ›

Questions on IXL are algorithmically generated rather than pulled from a static question bank, ensuring that students never see the same question twice and always have something new to practice.

Among the analyzed students for math (n = 1,695), the average IXL Diagnostic math score was 537.18 (SD = 183.72), with 912 (54%) students performing at or above grade level. For ELA (n = 1,681), the average IXL Diagnostic score was 597.22 (SD = 248.34), with 1,007 (60%) students performing at or above grade level.

IXL's skills are aligned to the Common Core State Standards, providing comprehensive coverage of math concepts and applications.

Yes! IXL is aligned to the Common Core State Standards.

Comprehensive curriculum

IXL features over 12,000 math skills from pre-K to 12, allowing your child to practice nearly any math concept.

The assessments included in IM's curricular materials will assess the same content knowledge as other assessments that are aligned to the Common Core State Standards.

IXL's skills are aligned to the College and Career Readiness Standards, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness Resources (STAAR), the TEKS for English Language Proficiency, and the Texas College and Career Readiness Standards, providing comprehensive ...

Comprehensive curriculum and personalized guidance

IXL makes it easy to teach any lesson, personalize instruction, and accelerate learning. Covering all 4 core subjects, our PK-12 curriculum is aligned to all 50 state standards, popular textbooks, and standardized tests.

IXL is open and flexible: You have access to our entire PK-12 curriculum and can adapt it to meet the needs of your unique classroom.