FAQs
Students will need to answer as many as 10 questions correctly in a row to achieve mastery. For most skills on IXL, students will have to complete a minimum of 28 questions to earn a SmartScore of 100. When a student achieves a score of 100 on IXL, you can feel confident that they have truly mastered that skill.
What is the world record for most questions answered on IXL? ›
Have you heard the news? Students have answered more than 100 BILLION questions on IXL! Read up on this incredible milestone here: bit.ly/IXL100bil.
What is the highest score you can get in IXL? ›
The SmartScore ranges from 0-100, but it is not a percentage score. It's calculated based on question difficulty, answer accuracy, and consistency.
What does 100 mean in IXL? ›
Here's how IXL defines each category: Mastered -- student has a SmartScore of 100. Proficiency -- student has a SmartScore of at least 80. Practiced -- student has answered at least 1 question and the SmartScore is less than 90. No Practice -- student has not answered any questions.
Is 800 a good IXL score? ›
Grade level guide: 100 = 1st grade, 200 = 2nd grade, 300 = 3rd grade, 400 - 4th grade, 500 = 5th grade, 600 = 6th grade, 700 = 7th grade, 800 = 8th grade, and 900 = 9th grade. By clicking on the IXL image above or the word IXL, students will be forwarded to the log in page.
What grade is F in IXL? ›
Fourth grade is displayed as Level F.
How stressful is IXL? ›
With IXL, it is possible to never be done with homework. If a student is required to get to a SmartScore of 85 and are struggling with a concept, it would take them far longer to complete than the 20 questions of book work. Some students of BAMS agree that IXL is causing them too much stress.
Is IXL infinite? ›
Infinite! There are over 17,000 skills and unlimited computer-generated questions, so there's always fresh and compelling content! With IXL's unique scoring algorithm, questions adapt to the student's skill level to ensure the student is constantly challenged and engaged.
Is 500 a good IXL score? ›
An IXL Diagnostic level of 500 represents readiness to begin working on fifth-grade level skills. When a level is displayed as a circle with a star in it, your exact level has been revealed! Continue answering questions to pinpoint your overall levels, reading level, and exact level in every strand.
Is IXL good or bad? ›
Conclusion: Despite its popularity, IXL falls short in delivering a truly effective learning experience due to its limited engagement, lack of personalization, and inadequate feedback mechanisms.
IXL is proven to help schools drive academic gains for English language learners at all levels. From real-time assessment insights to personalized practice, IXL helps your ELL students build confidence and become proficient in academic language.
Can teachers see when you finish an IXL? ›
Score Grid:
Like a digital grade book, this report shows you if students have completed assignments and reached their SmartScore goals across all skills for one or more grades, skills students have practiced, or skills you've suggested.
Is IXL just math? ›
Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish.
Does the IXL diagnostic ever end? ›
The Real-Time Diagnostic is always available; students can enter the Diagnostic at any time and answer as many questions as they like. When students first use the Diagnostic, we recommend they aim to diagnose until their complete diagnostic data is revealed—for most students, this will be around 45 minutes per subject.
Are IXL levels accurate? ›
IXL's Diagnostic is especially valuable because it provides insights for students and educators about students' knowledge levels in key strands of math and ELA. IXL's Diagnostic is a reliable, valid assessment that can be used in two ways to best meet students' and educators' needs.
How to make your IXL score go up? ›
When a student starts practicing a skill, the SmartScore starts at 0. As the student answers questions correctly, the SmartScore increases. If a question is answered incorrectly, the score decreases.
What is a 100 smart score on IXL? ›
A SmartScore of 80 indicates proficiency in a skill, and a SmartScore of 100 indicates mastery. IXL recommends that students aim to reach proficiency in at least two skills per week (SP/ week; An et al., 2022).
How to study math to get 100? ›
Firstly, make it a point to read all the questions. If there's still some time and if you're allowed, make note of the formulas you need to use while you work on the questions. When solving the questions, always finish the easy questions first.