Enhancing Secondary Math Education with IXL and Montgomery County Public Schools
IXL, a personalized learning platform used by over 15 million students, has announced its strengthened partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), the largest public school district in Maryland. This collaboration aims to enhance secondary math education by expanding the use of IXL Math in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry courses. With over 67,000 middle and high school students set to benefit from this initiative, MCPS is committed to accelerating learning and providing educators with the necessary resources to personalize daily instruction.
IXL’s all-in-one personalized learning platform will now play a crucial role in boosting student achievement in key math courses within Maryland’s largest school district. By leveraging IXL’s resources, MCPS aims to empower every student to succeed in mathematics and unlock their full potential.
Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning, expressed excitement about expanding the partnership with MCPS, highlighting the district’s dedication to providing equitable and personalized learning experiences. He emphasized the importance of supporting MCPS’s mission to help every student excel in mathematics.
Initially adopted in 2023 to support grades 6-8, IXL Math quickly gained recognition among educators at MCPS for its adaptability to individual learning needs, effectiveness in differentiating instruction, and robust progress monitoring tools. With its alignment to Maryland’s state standards, Illustrative Mathematics textbooks, and NWEA MAP Growth assessment, IXL has become a valuable resource in enhancing math education for over 40% of MCPS students.
Research has shown the positive impact of IXL Math on academic achievement in Maryland, with schools using the platform outperforming comparable institutions on the MCAP math assessment. This success is attributed to IXL’s ability to personalize learning, engage students, and provide actionable insights for educators.
IXL’s comprehensive PK-12 math curriculum consists of more than 12,000 standards-aligned skills that support students in developing a conceptual understanding of math, building procedural fluency, and tackling real-world problems. Each skill is adaptive, adjusting in difficulty to ensure students are appropriately challenged. Furthermore, IXL offers instructional resources such as video tutorials and immediate feedback to help students learn with confidence and self-remediate when needed.
To accurately assess student knowledge in real-time, IXL provides the LevelUp™ Assessment Suite, a unified solution that enables seamless transition between assessment and instruction. This suite includes the LevelUp™ Math Benchmark Assessment and IXL Diagnostic, which help educators identify students for intervention, track growth, and generate personalized action plans based on IXL’s curriculum.
The Universal Math Screener flags students at risk of not meeting grade-level standards in just 20 minutes, allowing educators to promptly plan interventions. IXL Analytics offers real-time insights for educators to monitor student performance, identify areas for improvement, and facilitate meaningful growth. District and school administrators can leverage IXL District Analytics and IXL School Analytics to track progress, teacher engagement, and make data-informed decisions to enhance student learning.
IXL’s all-inclusive educational platform supports personalized instruction in math, English language arts, science, social studies, and Spanish. With a focus on boosting student achievement, IXL has become a trusted resource in schools and districts across the country.
In conclusion, the partnership between IXL and Montgomery County Public Schools represents a significant step towards enhancing secondary math education in Maryland. By leveraging IXL’s personalized learning platform, MCPS is empowering students to succeed in key math courses and providing educators with the tools they need to differentiate instruction effectively. As the collaboration continues to evolve, both students and educators in MCPS can look forward to a more engaging and impactful learning experience in mathematics.
