Program Description

"From phonics and reading comprehension to writing strategies and more, IXL helps learners develop the communication skills needed for success in school, college, and career."

Cost

Contact publisher for pricing.

Intended Population

• Any

Grade

• Pre-K
• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School

Intended Group Size

• Classroom

ELL/DLL

• Partial

Multisensory Applications

• No

Computer-Based Delivery

• Full

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• No

Accelerated Learning

• No

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Yes

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Unspecified

Research Summary

A literature review revealed several efficacy studies provided by the publisher, which reported gains in English Language Arts performance in iXL users. Students using iXL were also found to outperform non-users on some ELA measures. No peer-reviewed research was found. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support this program at this time.

Study Citations

Schonberg, C. & Hargis, M.B. (2023). The Impact of IXL on Math and ELA Learning in a Nebraska School District. iXL. https://ca.ixl.com/materials/us/research/The_Impact_of_IXL_in_a_Nebraska_School_District.pdf

Hargis, M.B. (2023). The Impact of IXL on Math and ELA Learning in a New Jersey School District. iXL. https://uk.ixl.com/materials/us/research/The_Impact_of_IXL_in_a_New_Jersey_School_District.pdf

Xiong, Y. (2021). The Impact of IXL on ELA Learning in Iowa. iXL. https://au.ixl.com/materials/us/research/Impact_of_IXL_in_Iowa.pdf

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• No studies met inclusion requirements

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence

Additional Reviews

• https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/ixl-language-arts-sixth-grade-skills