IXL:
IXL is a personalized learning program that offers a comprehensive K-12 curriculum covering math, language arts, science, social studies, and Spanish. It provides students with interactive questions and built-in support to help them build skills and confidence in various subjects. IXL also offers assessments and resources for standardized tests like the NWEA MAP, ACT, and SAT
IXL’s content is fully aligned with the Georgia standards for K-12 subjects, including ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
Here’s how they relate:
Direct Alignment: IXL specifically offers skill plans and practice questions tailored to each required Georgia standard, including the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
- Comprehensive Coverage: IXL’s skills are designed to provide comprehensive coverage of concepts and applications outlined in the Georgia standards.
- Supporting Georgia Milestones: IXL’s research indicates that using their platform can lead to improved student performance on the Georgia Milestones assessments. Studies show higher proficiency rates in both Math and ELA for schools using XL compared to those not using it.
- Targeted Skills: IXL’s skill plans break down each Georgia standard into specific, targeted skills, allowing teachers to identify and address students’ needs for achieving key benchmarks.
- Tracking Progress: IXL Analytics provides tools for monitoring student progress towards mastering state standards.
In essence, IXL is designed to support the implementation of Georgia’s educational standards by providing aligned practice and resources. This includes the Georgia Standards of Excellence and other relevant state standards.
Teachers Pay Teachers:
We utilize T.P.T. for worksheets and samples that are aligned with NWEA MAP test prep.
Lumos Learning:
Utilize their free downloadable and printable NWEA MAP practice worksheets for various grades, with questions aligned to learning standards and test item types.