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IXL Math vs Primer

IXL Math

ixl.com

Primer

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FigureIXL MathPrimer
Price from$6.58/mo$40/mo
Free plan——
Free trialYesYes
Open source——
WebYesYes
iOSYesYes
AndroidYes—
Plans published31
Spec score · Adaptive Learning Software8.1 (#11)7.6 (#22)
IntegrationsIXL supports LMS integrations with Canvas, Schoology, and Brightspace, including single sign-on and roster matching.Primer lists alignment with Common Core Math and ELA, NGSS, and C3 standards.
SupportIXL provides a Help Center, support form, email support, phone support, and live chat for parents.Each student has a named Primer teacher with an email address, and the site says replies usually arrive within a few minutes.

Plans

IXL Math

  • Family monthly$9.95 a month
  • Family annual$79 a year
  • Classroom license$369 a year

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Primer

  • Primer$40 a month

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In their own words

IXL Math

IXL Math is an online and mobile math learning service covering pre-K through Calculus, with thousands of interactive skills. It recommends practice for each learner and adjusts practice to the learner’s level. The service includes video tutorials, interactive lessons, real-time feedback and awards. IXL Analytics provides real-time data about usage, trouble spots and student performance, and skills align with the Common Core State Standards and state standards. Without an account, users can practice ten free questions in each subject per day; IXL also offers a free 30-day classroom trial. Family memberships include one-child options at $9.95 a month or $79 a year, each with unlimited access to school levels, interactive exercises and real-time statistics. A classroom license costs $369 a year, with 25 students in the purchase summary and up to 100 student accounts. Integrations include Canvas, Schoology and Brightspace, with single sign-on and roster matching, plus a Google Classroom add-on. Apps are available for Android and iOS, as well as the web.

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