November 2025 Educator SpotlightFormative Assessments and IXL Every teacher has goals for their students - whether they are collective goals for the entire class or individual goals for each and every student. For teachers to assess their students’ progress towards these goals, the most powerful tool is formative assessments. Formative assessments can appear in a myriad of ways: from in class work to exit slips, from pencil to paper to online assessments, from dialogue to activities. However, what is more important than the “how’ of the formative assessment is the “what’s next”. That real time aggregation and assessment of our students’ performances. And once that aggregation occurs, the teacher then needs to plan moves that will help students fill in gaps in understanding as well as grow beyond what they can already do. All of this can be daunting for even the most seasoned teachers. To that end, IXL has a wide bank of ways to support your formative assessments! At IXL, they know meeting every student’s needs is no small task, but they are here to help. With comprehensive curriculum coverage, real-time analytics, and powerful assessment tools, IXL makes it easier to deliver targeted instruction and help all students grow. Here’s what you’ll find with IXL:
And if you are an Elementary Teacher looking for a new core curriculum? Takeoff by IXLTM is our brand new K–5 math curriculum that brings always-on differentiation to whole-class instruction. In one seamless solution, Takeoff provides everything teachers need for their daily math instruction and meets the needs of each student in every moment. IXL is your one-stop solution for enhancing student learning for all students in Colorado. If you would like more information on how IXL can support students in your district, contact James Zeller at [email protected] or learn more here: ixl.com/us/colorado. |