IXL, the personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, has been recognized as a High-Quality Evidence-Based Instructional Material for Early Literacy by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). This designation allows eligible local education agencies in Missouri to request reimbursement for purchasing IXL Language Arts to enhance early literacy instruction. With 20 percent of students in Missouri currently using IXL, this platform is making a significant impact on over 210,000 students.
In response to the ongoing challenges in literacy education, IXL provides a comprehensive PK-5 ELA curriculum that is tailored to each student and based on the Science of Reading methodology. With over 2,400 skills covering reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and more, IXL ensures that every concept is effectively taught. The curriculum for grades PK-2 follows research-based best practices for early literacy instruction, focusing on phonemic awareness and phonics instruction. By offering personalized learning and real-time feedback, IXL helps students progress from simple to complex skills at their own pace.
IXL also provides embedded supports to help build student confidence and encourage self-remediation during independent practice. With over 2,800 video tutorials matching each skill, students can easily access resources that align with the Science of Reading methodology. Immediate corrective feedback after each question allows students to learn from their mistakes and make progress.
For educators, IXL offers reliable data to help meet reading goals and identify learning gaps. The IXL Diagnostic assessment provides precise insights into student achievement and generates personalized action plans to address specific skills. With this data-driven approach, teachers can differentiate instruction and support student growth effectively.
Backed by research and data, IXL has been proven to deliver favorable outcomes for schools. Studies have shown that schools implementing IXL see higher test scores, with some schools scoring up to 17 percentile points higher on state assessments. Recognized for its quality and rigor, IXL has received the Digital Promise Research-Based Design Product Certification and has been honored with the SIIA CODiE Awards for Best Solution for Foundational English Language Arts.
IXL is used by 16 million students worldwide and is available in 57 languages. With a comprehensive curriculum, actionable analytics, and a state-of-the-art assessment suite, IXL supports personalized instruction in math, ELA, science, social studies, and Spanish. Through its end-to-end teaching and learning solution, IXL is helping schools and parents enhance student achievement.
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