IXL

www.ixl.com

Interactive math quizzes for students from Pre-K to 8th grade.


 * Strengths**
 * Although the site is not free, you are allowed 20 practice questions a day.
 * The site covers multiple math concepts throughout a wide range of grade levels (geometry, number and operations, fractions, etc).
 * Each question provides immediate feedback.
 * If the student gets the question wrong, the program provides the right answer and an explanation as to why that answer is correct.
 * If a member, you can create classes and assign quizzes based on the concepts you are currently teaching.
 * Program provides reports of students' progress and usage.
 * Awards are given when students meet their goals to assist with positive reinforcement.
 * Web-based so the program can be accessed at home and outside of school.
 * Multiple computers can utilize the program at the same time.


 * Weaknesses**
 * In order to get full use of the website, one must pay a subscription fee.
 * Some concept answer choices are too simple or limited.
 * Not completely aligned with current state standards.
 * Multiple choice answers sometimes encourage students to just guess answers rather than try to figure it out.


 * Opportunities**
 * Quizzes can be used after a lesson to reinforce the concept just taught or as a next day review.
 * Online interactive quizzes provide an alternative to standard paper and pencil testing.
 * A friendly program for students with disabilities because little reading is involved and multiple choices are provided.


 * Threats**
 * Some links lead to outside sites or social networks.


 * Ideas for the classroom**
 * Give each student a dry erase board and marker and display a problem on the board. Once each student answers it, say "boards up" and view every student's answer. This is a way to get immediate feedback on which students still require reteaching.
 * For questions that require working out a problem, hold a competition amongst your students to see who gets the correct answer first.