IXL Learning, the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 10 million students, today announced a three-year agreement with the American Samoa Department of Education (ASDOE) to bring its technology to approximately 10,500 students and 800 teachers. Through this new deal, IXL will supply its award-winning program to all 23 public elementary and 6 public high schools in American Samoa to supplement math instruction.
A press release from the company said the ASDOE strives to improve student outcomes by providing exceptional learning experiences to every child it serves. At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the department began searching for effective ways to maintain a high standard of education for its students while pivoting to remote learning. After a thorough search, the department realized IXL was already successfully used by many of its teachers and offers a robust standards-aligned curriculum ideal for wherever learning takes place.
In particular, the ASDOE deeply valued IXL’s easy-to-use skill plans, which provide comprehensive content matched to the textbooks its teachers use. IXL skills are also aligned to the Common Core State Standards and the American Samoa College and Career Ready Standards, allowing the department to ensure students are working on the right concepts to meet key benchmarks.
“When we shifted to remote learning, it was imperative our community have access to a platform with a proven track record of cultivating students’ math skills and supporting teachers,” said Dr. Sreenivasan Panicker, Math Specialist at the American Samoa Department of Education. “IXL’s curriculum-aligned resources help develop the skill sets our students need to excel and free up valuable time for our educators.”
Additionally, the ASDOE was impressed by how IXL automatically adjusts to learners’ skill levels so they can work at their own pace and receive support at the appropriate level. With IXL Analytics, teachers will be able to accurately track student progress and target their teaching.
