NOVEMBER 20, 2014 GREAT IPAD APPS

NOVEMBER 20, 2014 IXL FOR PARENTS

HOW TO LOGIN Go to OR Go to If you sign in at you will have to remember to to your child’s username. Type in your child’s username and password provided by your child’s teacher. Once logged in, you should be taken directly to your child’s grade level practice page.

Here is the login page for

Your page should look like this:

USING IXL Each class will be different. Your teacher should work on their IXL accounts and let you know usernames, passwords, and common practices. You can work on sections at home. Most sections will overlap with math content taught in class. IXL does not TEACH math concepts, but is additional practice for concepts already learned.

The main page shows which concepts your child has completed and how well they did. Student’s Score

REPORTS IXL is user-friendly and makes it easy for parents and teachers to see concepts that your child is excelling at or struggling with. There is a report page that shows you how long your child has worked and how many problems your child has completed.

The report page looks like this:

Awards At the completion of each skill, your child can uncover a new virtual prize.

WHY ARE WE USING IXL? It is a fun way to practice math skills. It is more like a game than practice! Helpful and informative for parents and teachers. IXL adapts to your child’s ability level. If they answer questions correctly, it becomes more challenging. If they answer questions incorrectly, they become less challenging. IXL has audio that says the questions for your student. All students can use IXL!

WHY ARE WE USING IXL? Immediate feedback for your child. When questions are answered incorrectly, IXL offers an explanation. Go Math! can be hard! IXL is an easier and more fun option to work with your child. Your membership covers all grade levels! This gives your child the ability to practice skills already covered, or to work ahead. Other grade levels available Ipad and Android tablet Apps Many other schools in our school system use IXL, too! IXL offers consistent practice throughout grade levels.

NOVEMBER 20, 2014 MOBY MAX