Kid Reviews of IXL

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Kids Say

age 11+

Based on 6,414 kid reviews

Kids say the platform is a source of immense frustration and stress, primarily due to its punitive SmartScore system, which heavily penalizes mistakes while rewarding correct answers minimally. Many users express that it provides little to no educational value, often leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, and a sense of futility in their learning experience.

  • high stress
  • punitive scoring
  • little educational value
  • lack of support
  • emotional damage
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