IXL is an online math program. The program allows students to practice skills that fit their particular grade level. Students answer questions and play games on the site. Students are required to practice 60 minutes per semester on IXL. This will be worth 20 points towards the students' math grades each semester.
There is also an incentive program for doing IXL in the classroom. Students will get small prizes for every 100 minutes that they practice on IXL.
INCENTIVES:
100 Minutes Practiced= Candy Bar and $50
200 Minutes Practiced= Can of Soda and $100
300 Minutes Practiced= Free Homework Pass and $150
400 Minutes Practiced= Eat Lunch with a Teacher of Your Choice and $200
500 Minutes Practiced= Help for an Hour in the Classroom of Your Choice and $250
600 Minutes Practiced= Invitation to End of the Year IXL Ice Cream Party and $300
700 Minutes Practiced= Eat Lunch with a Friend of Your Choice (Whether from Your Grade or Another Grade)
800+ Minutes Practiced= Students get money for each additional 100 minutes that they practice on IXL.
Also, the top five IXL students at the end of the year will get a goody bag of treats from the teacher!
SOME RULES FOR IXL:
-Students must practice fifth grade or above skills (unless given permission by me to practice skills below their grade level).
-Students must get the majority of the questions right for the skills to practice.
-Their lessons will not count if the above guidelines are not met.
There is also an incentive program for doing IXL in the classroom. Students will get small prizes for every 100 minutes that they practice on IXL.
INCENTIVES:
100 Minutes Practiced= Candy Bar and $50
200 Minutes Practiced= Can of Soda and $100
300 Minutes Practiced= Free Homework Pass and $150
400 Minutes Practiced= Eat Lunch with a Teacher of Your Choice and $200
500 Minutes Practiced= Help for an Hour in the Classroom of Your Choice and $250
600 Minutes Practiced= Invitation to End of the Year IXL Ice Cream Party and $300
700 Minutes Practiced= Eat Lunch with a Friend of Your Choice (Whether from Your Grade or Another Grade)
800+ Minutes Practiced= Students get money for each additional 100 minutes that they practice on IXL.
Also, the top five IXL students at the end of the year will get a goody bag of treats from the teacher!
SOME RULES FOR IXL:
-Students must practice fifth grade or above skills (unless given permission by me to practice skills below their grade level).
-Students must get the majority of the questions right for the skills to practice.
-Their lessons will not count if the above guidelines are not met.