IXL Reviews Homeschool and Demo - How to Use IXL Learning for Online Homeschooling

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IXL is an online learning program that is used by teachers and schools but can also be used by homeschool parents. Today I'm going to show you everything you need to know about IXL for homeschooling. I'll provide an overview of all the features, a demo, and a full and honest review of what I think of IXL as a tool for homeschooling families.
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[@AmandaMelrose]

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[@ja_right]

We love IXL as a supplement. We have been using it for years in traditional school, but now more consistently with homeschool. I have never explored some of these features. Thank you

[@AmandaMelrose]

You're welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@shahbanu7834]

My girl is struggling with maththe district is giving IXL accounts like you mentioned but my daughter is faling now so we checked out what IXL really was and bought her the plan and now she is thriving well in math 😊

[@AmandaMelrose]

Wonderful! Glad she is doing well now!

[@wallflowerish]

Thank you for the thorough review! It was very helpful!

[@AmandaMelrose]

You are very welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@OULW22Q]

My son used IXL when he was doing public school, thats awesome you can use it for home schooling I think since he's already used to it , then it might be easy for him to start with , thank you for your videos im gonna be watching them since I'm new with homeschooling, and I want to find the best option for my family!

[@OULW22Q]

Also question, is there learning coaches or teachers like the other ones? or is this a thing they can do by themself?

[@AmandaMelrose]

Ixl is for them to do by themselves. To me it's more of a practice tool than actual teaching.

[@JohannaParrishParrish_Place]

I have figured out, the more skills your child masters( gets 100%) then the assessment section test them on that skill. My son who had ADHD unmanageable in the past, has finally matured and learned to focus. His math and English assessment score were like 20, because he never took the assessments. Now after taking assessment test( 5 to 8 questions a week. ( Plus his skills he has mastered) he's at 170 assessment score almost through 2nd grade! Woot

[@AmandaMelrose]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@marshasuggs7797]

As a public school teacher, I loved IXL in my classroom. My son is in 2nd grade and I am getting it to use as practice at home. It is a wonderful program.

[@AmandaMelrose]

Thank you for sharing your insight! I'm glad to hear you found it helpful for your students and your own child!

[@v2hector260]

Thank you for the review! I've been interested in this one for my kid.

[@AmandaMelrose]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@plantbodywellness]

Great walk through I appreciate it!

[@AmandaMelrose]

Thank you!

[@547jallen]

When my son was in school, we use this program as a supplement, which was provided by the school system. He enjoyed it and he spent a lot of time on it like he said it is not a teaching tool. It is really a supplement to other teaching the way, I might be doing this in my home school is having this program as part of our daily exercises will have teaching in another program and then use this to supplement that teaching.

[@AmandaMelrose]

Great insight, thank you!

[@naomigarcia3438]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been having so much anxiety about homeschooling my 4 children and have zero clue on how to even start up. And glad you explained this isn't a homeschooling credited curriculum... but I probably well still invest in ixl because if all the insights. You are such an amazing mother teacher and person. I'm so grated to have found you

[@AmandaMelrose]

Thank you so much! Depending where you live you may have more freedom than you think! Don't over think it. You do not have to try to recreate school at home. In fact, i recommended NOT trying to do that!

[@gray2596]

Really appreciate your review! My son works a few grades above level so far, and he detests repetitive lessons, so we’re going to try it, based on the diagnostic tools and lack of repetition you described. Thank you 😊!

[@AmandaMelrose]

Thank you! I hope it works out for your son!

[@hollys6821]

Your videos are the BEST!

[@AmandaMelrose]

That's so nice to hear, thank you so much!

[@mama-mea6713]

THANK YOU. THIS WAS VERY HELPFUL AS I PLAN SUMMER ENRICHMENT

[@AmandaMelrose]

You are so welcome!

[@yousifhela]

thank you for thorough review

[@AmandaMelrose]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rockhelsimon-thompson8321]

Thank you but how do I assign games and videos to the students

[@honeyvalmonte2798]

Thank you so much! This is so helpful.

[@AmandaMelrose]

Thank you! I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@growingthesedas4523]

This was great, thank you

[@AmandaMelrose]

You're so welcome!

[@nancyflorence3826]

Super helpful thank you!

[@AmandaMelrose]

You are welcome!!!!

[@KayXoXo4]

Im trying to find a good educational/learning/reading app for my son with intellectual and multiple disabilities.. does anyone have any great recommendations? A bit of his background. He will be 15 and mentally and educationally he is at kindergarten level.

[@AusFastLife]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to review and give your thoughts. I am looking for a complete maths teaching solution that teaches maths from the very beginning right through to the most advanced maths. I see what you are saying, and I have seen others say it, that IXL does not really teach the topics, but it provides a well laid out, extensive set of practice questions, with some nice functionality eg presenting one question at a time, the white board for workings etc. I was wondering if you had any suggestions for something that actually teaches the maths prior to having to try to answer practice questions. Khan Academy seems to be the same as IXL, it has an extensive list of topics but they are almost entirely just practice questions, so you need to know HOW to answer questions, before you can actually try to use these services. IXL is better laid out and has better functionality that Khan, both have an extensive list of topics covered, Khan goes further, into the University level than IXL does. I do like the way IXL relates the topics back to the recommended curricula of your local area. I am in New South Wales here in Australia but mine is included. I really want something that is as extensive and is laid out as well as these two services, but that actually teaches you HOW to do the problems. I don't want to have to find 38 different text books, and manually search for you tube videos on each individual mathmatical topic and try to piece together my own teaching material. I find I am floundering because I don't personally know maths, and yet I am having to construct my own lessons, lesson material, lesson plan so I can eventually have a go at these practice questions on services like IXL, Khan Academy or the various maths preparation/NAPLAN study books (e.g. www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/c/education/books/workbooks-reference-books/numeracy-textbooks-workbooks). I wish someone who knew what they were doing could put together a complete course. Is there such a thing do you know? I would say shut up and take my money if there was! As a separate question? One question I had about IXL is that we can see from their extensive list of topics covered, what they include in their lessons. Do we know what they are missing (if anything)? Do they cover everythign from K-year 12? Or are there topics that we will have to pick up elsewhere. Thanks again for your thorough lovely videos.

[@AmandaMelrose]

I believe IXL is aligned to the standards in each state in the US. I am not sure as far as International standards go. As for other programs, have you tried Study.com? That's a good one for 3rd through 12th grade. A lot of homeschool families also like Teaching Textbooks and CTC Math. I'm actually surprised you didn't like Khan Academy as I think their videos are really good. There is also another free program called CK-12 that you may like. They even include a free AI tutor to enhance your experience.

[@lil-mumma-adventures]

Thank you so so much!

[@AmandaMelrose]

You are so welcome! 🥰

[@lisadawson2652]

This is my first time visiting and I’m very impressed with the time and effort you put into this video I’ve been homeschooling my 4 daughters their whole life my 18 and 16 have completed school they graduated together this year I now have my 14 year old twins they are totally different learners from my older 2 girls I’ve used different programs though out the years and now I would like to give the twins a little independence with out me teaching each and every day I’m at a crossroads we have used Acellus power homeschool in the past for added help this year I don’t think I want to do that for the last 1/2 of the school year I start the year off by teaching and then I finish the year with a program 🤷🏽‍♀️but I would like to do something different this year and this program may work for us I will go back and check out your past videos for help thank you agin ❤

[@AmandaMelrose]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad you found my review helpful!

[@mohhkneekuhh]

I plan to use this as a summer bridge work option for my kids to do a 2 or 3 times a week

[@AmandaMelrose]

Sounds like a great plan! Let us know if you see improvement by the end of summer!

[@Coffeeandkiddos]

I noticed that Saxon math is one of the textbooks offered on the textbook section

[@AmandaMelrose]

There are a bunch of different textbooks that you can align the IXL program to!

[@katttmandoo]

How would one go about printing information for a "Portfolio" reader and or public school teacher selected to assess progress? Is there any kind of option for that on here?

[@AmandaMelrose]

You can create a printable report for any of the tabs under the analytics section. You might want to use the "scores" or "progress" reports. You can set the date range before you print.

[@LowHangNutz]

how would you compare time four learning to ixl. we use time four learning but my oldest i think has outgrown it. so plz tell me the difference of the two

[@AmandaMelrose]

Time for learning is a bit babyish huh? IXL may be less so, but they only have actual lessons for math. The rest of the subjects it's just more practice. Have you tried Khan Academy? I just did a video on that one, and it's free which is nice.

[@TypicallyKatieYT]

My question is, this work seems to just ask the question, and then tell them if they were incorrect how to do it. Why doesn't it have a video or teaching and then ask the question. Am I missing something?

[@AmandaMelrose]

It's more of a study tool, but for math I do believe they have video lessons.

[@jamierichmeier3755]

Does iXL automatically adjust levels if a student is struggling with concepts? For example, if you put your child in a specific level of math but they arent doing well, will it give them problems at a lower level to work on? Or the opposite willit give them harder questions if they are doing really well?

[@AmandaMelrose]

If they get questions wrong it will ask if they want to try an easier problem. You can also have them do the recommended skills which are based on their performance. And if they do the diagnostic arena then it recommends skills to help them improve where they need it.

[@kristyanderson3307]

Omg this is so much info that my brain is going to explode

[@AmandaMelrose]

Oh no! Test it out for yourself with the 7 day free trial and you might understand it better. For me I have to try these all out to really understand them!

[@anitamarroquin1195]

On the lesson section, do they have to do every single one,or you can pick out which lessons he/she can do

[@qianarounds5538]

new to your channel and I'm super overwhelmed. I have a 15yo that I decided to homeschool here in TX. I know all the laws but just trying to figure out what to use because its a lot of things he should have learned but doesn't know. So I'm trying to figure out what his strengths and weaknesses are so we can go from there. I need something that does little work on my end for now so I'm not so overwhelmed. anyone else having these issues?

[@AmandaMelrose]

I'm working on a video now for Khan Academy. It has a lot for high school. Check it out, it's completely free!

[@naomigarcia3438]

I'm in the same boat and from Texas. I feel the school system has failed our children and isn't giving them the education they deserve. I have 4 children I am about to homeschool so totally feel you on being overwhelmed. My anxiety has being skyrocketing. I cried for hrs in bathroom after my kids went to bed because I feel so lost clueless and have mDe a mistake thinking I could homeschool 4 children. I don't want to fail them

[@user-db9kz6tt7p]

​@naomigarcia3438 You got it mama, just trust yourself! It will get better, no one knows your children better than you and you are a perfect teacher for them. Just give yourself some Grace and take it one day at a time. When I get overwhelmed with homeschool we take a field trip to the museum or zoo. They have free and discounted days as well. Go to the park or go outside for a walk. Then try again the next day!

[@ThePetra88888]

Mom of 8 kids here. Oldest 27, youngest 10. Homeschooled off and on all the way through. I just found a math one called CTC MATH! Oh my gosh...I LOVE IT!!!!!! Wish I had found it YEARS AGO. My youngest kids have significant learning challenges. This has been the best of all for struggling kids.

[@jacquelynbaldeongaro1535]

Great review! Do you think it’s interactive enough for a kindergartner?

[@AmandaMelrose]

It should be although it's more of a review/study program than a teaching program. For that age for an online homeschooling program I would suggest Homeschool Plus.

[@Skrillja]

My Kindergartner loved Reading Eggs and it's definitely interactive enough.

[@0625harmony]

So cool

[@AmandaMelrose]

😀😃

[@ashleyelmore2905]

Have you found any work books that would go along with IXL?

[@AmandaMelrose]

They do sell workbooks, you can find them on Amazon. I'm not sure why they aren't on the IXL website.

[@joygorgas6799]

How accurate are the assessments?

[@AmandaMelrose]

They really just identify where kids need extra practice and then recommend skills to help them improve in those areas.

[@aprilrv.rroe4m870]

Can you print grades from ixl ?

[@AmandaMelrose]

IXL doesn't have grades, it's more of a mastery system, so it will tell you percentage towards mastery and not grades.

[@chassityannette]

Do you like this better than Khan or Zearn? How do they compare?

[@AmandaMelrose]

Well this is more of a practice tool, Khan actually has full lessons. So it depends what you're looking for! I haven't tried Zearn yet but I plan to review it in an upcoming video about different math programs!

[@daisydaisy0121]

I would recommend IXL’s workbooks for math. They’re the BEST! Now as for the online program…. I tried IXL for about a week and immediately closed membership. I don’t really find it to be great. There are far better, more interactive programs for FREE (Zearn, Khan, etc.).

[@immotivated9965]

Hey thanks I just tried Zearn and it’s great. Can you recommend other sites besides Khan? For reading and other subjects Thanks

[@kpressmt]

QUESTION If you have more than one child do you pay for a subscription for each?

[@AmandaMelrose]

The price is for 1 child. Each additional child is $4 more.

[@yasameenwardak6201]

Can I use this in Canada

[@AmandaMelrose]

Yes they do have several international versions and Canada is included.

[@carlagillis5533]

Does it read the words or does the child need to be able to read the words?

[@AmandaMelrose]

It will read to them if they click the sound icon.

[@Moldycheese_722]

Hello, i am a student who uses ixl and I don’t really like how you go up 1-3 points and you go down 2-10 points i would be staying up all night and i didn’t learn anything i have been getting anxiety by losing because its apart of my report card but ofc if you like ixl and want your children to have more anxiety and stress to get the work done but my opinion ixl sucks!

[@catherine380]

Thanks for posting your honest opinion of it; it is helpful for adults to hear what kids think of it.

[@megyesimoments8630]

I'm surprised you only get a few points for correct answers. In my daughter's experience, she gains 10 points for a correct answer and loses a single point for a wrong answer.

[@laa6549]

How’s the app?

[@AmandaMelrose]

I have not tried it but I will check it out!

[@lyndalyndalyndaify]

What a disappointment - I just got a support email from IXL "IXL is a supplemental program designed to support and reinforce the curriculum used by your child's school or home-schooling program. We are not an accredited school or university, nor are we authorized to verify or issue school credits. However, IXL is aligned to your state's learning standards" I signed up my son and he worked in this for 2 hours so that he could get credit for classes for the 9th grade since I will be pulling him from school.

[@AmandaMelrose]

Most online programs will tell you the same. Only an actual school can issue credits. I have a video on my channel that explains this. However, if you're in the US and planning to homeschool all of high school, you'll be able to issue a diploma and transcript yourself. Hope this helps!

[@mmamaqueen9937]

Is IXL curriculum same with the UK's?

[@Saucyworm]

I am a student who has been forced to use IXL since 5th grade. And I am going to give my honest opinion. I hate this website. All it does is make you feel dumber than you already are. And that isn't even the worst part. Our teachers would usually give us about 5-7 to do every single week and I still remember crying because of how annoying they were. Even our TEACHER was like "guys they aren't that hard" and then she tried an IXL question and got it WRONG. This website is the definition of money greed and garbage. I hate this website and I have made my decision that it sucks.

[@AmandaMelrose]

Oh no! Thank you for sharing your experience with it, I'm sure that will help other families when they are making a decision on the program!

[@OrganicBasil]

I’ll needs to go jump off a clip

[@shahbanu7834]

Oop

[@Eaea123-fk6uq]

U said I excel. Instead of that, you need to say IXL.

[@AmandaMelrose]

Thank you!

[@maggieslyh2698]

this dint help at all it only put pressure and stress on my kid 0 stars

[@AmandaMelrose]

Curious was this as part of something assigned at school or something you chose for your kids to do on their own either as an after school thing or as part of homeschooling?

[@garrardarts6481]

I'm not sure where these people who love the program came from - Mars possibly. This is the most negative and punitive program I have seen as an educator. The penalties are so huge for incorrect answers and so minimal for correct answers, students just give up "while they are ahead" because trying to continue to understand and learn is too costly point/grade wise. This certainly doesn't encourage students to keep trying and it's o.k. to make mistakes. I have a very conscientious student who is having these assigned through the public school system and she winds up in tears after 3 hours of trying to get enough points to have an acceptable score. I have only seen the 9th grade language arts modules so can't speak to math but we had 3 masters level educated professionals with good language arts skills in the room with her trying to complete a module and it took us 3 hours to get a 100% in addition to the hour she had already worked. As a former home school parent and current foster care mother, I would never buy this program.

[@AmandaMelrose]

Wow that's terrible, I've never thought of it in terms of scoring. For homeschoolers I recommend it for the assessment portion, identifying and helping to close learning gaps. Is the program for schools different than for home use, or is it the same?

[@KH-vp4ni]

This looks horrible IMO 😅 glad I watched it so I don't buy it

[@AmandaMelrose]

Glad I could help!!!

[@abiruiz8123]

Why is it horrible? Ixl now is adding videos and they short and to the point

[@chinwenduchinwe586]

​@@abiruiz8123 Thank you.

[@britstky8690]

My kids used it thru their local public school during the Covid shut down and loved it

[@marissatrall8004]

​@@britstky8690My daughter is in 2nd grade and loves it as well! She's always asking me if she can do IXL!