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This past year as a first time reviewer for the Homeschool Review Crew, we got to check out quite a few different programs that help tutor and teach your child in Math, and we're starting the new review year off with a new program, that is hands down Miss Grace's new favorite:
IXL Learning is a new online learning program that teaches the core subjects of math and language arts for all grades, pre-K through 12th, and science, social studies and introductory Spanish for grades 2-8. We have been able to check out their full annual membership, in all IXL subjects, but our main focus was to help Miss Grace with pre-Algebra skills.
What makes IXL program unique is how they approach online learning: they look at recommendations (based on an initial test), diagnostics (how well your child does on different sections) and analytics (to show you problem areas).
What makes IXL program unique is how they approach online learning: they look at recommendations (based on an initial test), diagnostics (how well your child does on different sections) and analytics (to show you problem areas).
By using positive reinforcement, and repeat questioning, your child will not only learn via different approaches, but succeed, and be thrilled that they have achieved a new level!
Just look at the different amount of skills (there are over 7,000 total in the entire program!), by grade, that can be worked on in the upper elementary to high school levels:
As you can see, at the upper elementary levels, your child can work on all the core subjects every day they are in school! We all know that constant practice helps us remember better, and the IXL Learning Program makes that practice FUN!
How much fun? Try retaking the diagnostic test TWICE, because she wanted a better score in Math, as she was chasing the bunny while answering questions (don't ask, it wasn't her or I her left the cage door open...sigh). And this is a kid who HATES tests. Period. But the variance of questions made her WANT to retry, to see if she could better HER score!
As a parent, I love that I can go and and select the different skills I want her to work on (in the case of Math, I selected those skills matching her weekly lessons)-highlighted in yellow on the screen, and those that didn't align with her plan, could be left off. I could also click on skills that she could go back in and work on, for added practice, before the end of the year test! For the other skill sets, I selected ones I thought would be on the end of the year test, to allow her practice. As you can see, it also lets her know when she has completed a skill set as well, so she knows what skills she still needs to work on.
What she really loves about the program is how it teaches, as it skills her. For example in the sample above, you can see how the questions in that skill set start off. As she wasn't answering them right (Hello! pay attention!), it went into the secondary form, where the answer was in multiple choice form, showing her the different options, to rule out wrong answers. The program ADAPTED to her need for more reinforcement. Then once she started getting those style questions right again, it went BACK to the original form!
And if you child gets a wrong answer, the question isn't removed- rather the program shows them the correct answer and let's them see what they did WRONG. That question is then put BACK into the loop, for retesting! On the other hand, if they get it right, they get IMMEDIATE reinforcement on the screen! And the result is that your child feels they are LEARNING, as well as having fun, even when they miss an answer!
BUT if they complete the whole section, they are awarded as well! They get their score, and time. And all of that is recorded in the parent's section, so YOU can see not only how they are doing, but what they are missing, and need more help with, AND you can also print out certificates!
While Miss Grace (LB was the name she picked for the trial period) appreciated the certificated, it as more about scoring for her. Younger kids would probably be much more into the certificates!
While our focus was really on the math skills, she did go through some of the grammar and social studies on days when she couldn't find her planner, and found that they were a good review set.
Because IXL Learning is a web based system, you can use it on any device that can pull up the internet. I love that there is a parent sign on, and a child sign on, so she doesn't have to go through the parent account to reach her dashboard. And because all the info is stored online, it's always up to date, no matter which device you are using (helpful if your child gravitates from their desktop to YOUR laptop, LOL).
But more helpful for us has been the IXL App! Not only did we download it onto her iPad, but also onto my Kindle. So anytime we are away from home, she can keep on working, instead of playing a mindless game! I LOVE that there is also a Kindle app, for those of you who use a Kindle for your kids! That's not always an option! You will note that not all of the skills are on the mobile app yet, but they are being added.
This has been a really fun app and one that I don't have to FIGHT her to work on. I think for visual learners, especially dyslexic kids, like her, it really leans toward their best leaning methods and allows them a great way to succeed. Even if you aren't homeschooling, it's a valuable tool to assist your child with extra practice on key skills they will NEED, as they advance in school! I would really recommend it for the elementary through Junior High kids, and for high schoolers who need extra help!
But don't just take my word for it- check out what my fellow Homeschool Review Crew think- we've got some new members this year, with all age groups covered- by clicking on the banner below:
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