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Poster #16 - The Efficacy of IXL on Schools' Academic Performance in Texas

Sat, April 6, 8:00 to 9:30am, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Floor: 300 Level, Hall C

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This study evaluated the usage and effectiveness of IXL, an online learning tool, across more than 300 public schools in Texas. Results showed that IXL is being widely used, but that usage levels varied significantly across schools. The comparison between IXL schools and non-IXL schools suggested that IXL had a positive effect on schools’ academic performance. This effect is also associated with IXL usage. The more a school uses IXL, the larger the expected effect on school performance. The study’s implications on technology integration in K-12 classrooms were discussed.

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