Online Learning
IXL
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We will be using IXL to support our math curriculum this year, and your child has access to this online program at home. With thousands of skills that match what we’re learning, as well as insights into student progress, IXL is a great resource to help your child excel. This program is aligned to the textbooks we are using so it's a great resource.
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The way it works:
Scoring is very student directed and learning through a program like IXL is very personalized. Students should aim for 80 or 90%, which shows a strong understanding of a skill. For an extra challenge, try for mastery (a score of 100). A 90% Smart Score will be recorded as a 100% in the grade book. Any score over 90 will be extra credit (up to 1 point per assignment). Even if a student gets a question wrong, it’s always possible to reach a 100%. IXL gives a detailed explanation of the problem and attempts to reteach the concept. Students shouldn't spend too much time at night on this at home. I suggest 20 to 25 minutes for 6th Graders and 20 to 40 minutes for 7th and 8th Graders AT THE MOST. So what happens if it takes longer? Because each child's needs are unique, that is a choice that parents and students must make. Students are always given a due date (usually the next day) but they're allowed to continue and raise their score all the way up to test day when final grades are put in. You can check your child's progress by logging in to their account. Passwords can be found in the student's planner.
McGraw-Hill E-Student Center
https://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/school/b3b2
Click here and sign on for interactive resources including the online textbook, glossary, personal tutorials, practice quizzes, and more. Just go to the link above and find your child's class. Passwords are found in page 3 of the student planner.
