A M.
IXL is an extremely flawed website
I would like to preface this review by saying that I am appalled at the IXL advertisements that show IXL lessons as a fun experience, because it is nothing more than a torture method. IXL's main lesson structure features the "SmartScore" which gives you less points and deduct more points as the questions get harder. As a student, I find this structure downright infuriating. To reach a maximum of 100 points and fully complete the lesson, you must complete multiple questions that net you only 2 to 3 points. If you get a question wrong, you can lose upwards of 10 points, forcing you to rebuild your score with more 2 point questions. I have heard many other students say that this structure is annoying, frustrating, and even depressing. What is even more surprising is how oblivious educators are towards this problem, as they have left shining reviews for this website that their disciples hate. IXL is a terrible learning website, and I have a sneaking suspicion that IXL is lobbying school systems across the country so they can become more profitable. It's clear they don't care about students, they just care about money.