Kid Reviews of IXL

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age 11+

Based on 6,336 kid reviews

Kids say that this website is overwhelmingly stressful and detrimental to their mental health, as the scoring system often punishes them harshly for small mistakes, resulting in decreased self-esteem and feelings of frustration. The repeated questioning and lack of adequate teaching support lead many students to feel defeated and to associate learning with anxiety and pain, urging both peers and parents to avoid using it.

  • mental health concerns
  • frustrating scoring system
  • punitive learning approach
  • lack of effective teaching
  • negative impact on self-esteem
  • should be avoided
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