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Did you know you can view & support your child’s academic progress from home?

IXL is an online learning platform your child uses both at school and at home, and it gives families easy access to important learning tools and information. Your child can log in using their district-issued email and password.

On IXL, you and your child can view:

Your child’s Benchmark Reports for Math and ELA
Personalized skill practice based on benchmark results and ongoing progress
Instructional videos that explain concepts step by step
Interactive lessons and engaging games to reinforce learning

The video above provides a helpful overview of these IXL features. You can also visit the IXL website directly by clicking the button below to explore your child’s learning tools anytime from home.

Click Here to go to IXL

Access your child's IXL account by clicking on "Sign in with Google" and entering their district-issued email and password

January

This month, students in our Grade-Level and Honors math classes are learning about integers, inequalities, and the coordinate plane. Students in our Accelerated Honors classes will explore these same concepts and extend their learning by applying them to expressions and equations.

January

Grade-Level: 7th Grade grade-level students are wrapping up their study of scale and scale factor, building an understanding of how measurements change proportionally in maps, drawings, and real-world models.

Honors: During the month of January, 7th Grade Honors students are learning about proportional relationships, focusing on how quantities relate to one another and how these relationships appear in tables, graphs, and real-world situations.

Accelerated Honors (Algebra 1): Students have completed the first three units and are now preparing for a summative assessment. This assessment gives students an opportunity to review and apply skills from earlier units in preparation for future Keystone exams. We encourage students to revisit content by reviewing their notes, previous units, and using the archived math newsletters linked at the bottom of this newsletter, which include helpful instructional videos from September through December.

Stranger Things Are Happening in Geometry…

January

Pre-Algebra: Pre-Algebra students will be focusing on solving equations with one variable and will begin exploring systems of equations with two variables.

Algebra 1: Algebra 1 students will focus on writing and graphing equations of lines. These skills help students understand relationships between variables and lay the foundation for more advanced math concepts.

Geometry: Geometry students are wrapping up Chapter 5, which focuses on triangle congruence, and will then begin Chapter 6 on triangle segment properties. These topics help students understand the relationships within triangles and strengthen their reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Video: Geometry Proofs Explained! Triangle Congruence

Algebra 2: During the month of January, Algebra 2 students will explore polynomial functions, radical functions, and rational exponents. Through these topics, students will strengthen their understanding of advanced algebra concepts and how they apply to real-world problem solving.

IXL Resources for Students and Families

Use the videos below to learn how to navigate the IXL platform effectively. They cover key features like tracking SmartScore progress, accessing instructional videos, and understanding how IXL supports benchmark scores. These resources are designed to help students and families get the most out of their practice and improve math skills at home.

Click Here to Log in to IXL