IXL IXL Real-Time Diagnostic Implementation and Setup 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How does a school district typically onboard teachers to use the IXL Real-Time Diagnostic?
- Teachers must figure it out independently
- Through IXL's professional development resources, training webinars, and district administrator setup (Correct answer)
- Only through in-person IXL company visits
- By reading a printed manual only
Correct answer: Through IXL's professional development resources, training webinars, and district administrator setup
IXL provides professional development resources, training webinars, and support for district administrators to onboard teachers to the platform and its diagnostic tools.
Question 2: What role does a district administrator play in setting up the IXL Real-Time Diagnostic?
- No role — only teachers set up the diagnostic
- Administrators configure district-wide accounts, rosters, and can set diagnostic windows across all schools (Correct answer)
- Administrators only view results after teachers enter them manually
- Administrators block student access to the diagnostic
Correct answer: Administrators configure district-wide accounts, rosters, and can set diagnostic windows across all schools
District administrators set up the overall IXL account structure including school rosters, class assignments, and diagnostic scheduling windows across all schools.
Question 3: How does IXL handle student roster management for the diagnostic?
- Teachers type in each student's name manually every year
- Rosters can be imported via CSV or synced with student information systems (SIS) like Clever or ClassLink (Correct answer)
- Students must self-register without teacher involvement
- Rosters are managed only by IXL staff
Correct answer: Rosters can be imported via CSV or synced with student information systems (SIS) like Clever or ClassLink
IXL supports automated roster management through CSV imports or direct SIS integrations with platforms like Clever and ClassLink, reducing administrative burden.
Question 4: What accommodation options does IXL provide for students with disabilities taking the diagnostic?
- No accommodations are available
- Extended time and text-to-speech are available as accessibility features (Correct answer)
- Only large print paper versions
- Accommodations require a separate IXL subscription
Correct answer: Extended time and text-to-speech are available as accessibility features
IXL offers accessibility features such as extended time and text-to-speech to support students with disabilities or special needs during the diagnostic.
Question 5: What is the recommended device setup for students taking the IXL Real-Time Diagnostic in a school setting?
- A smartphone with limited screen size
- A Chromebook, laptop, or tablet with a reliable internet connection and a modern web browser (Correct answer)
- A desktop computer running Windows XP
- Any device including those without internet access
Correct answer: A Chromebook, laptop, or tablet with a reliable internet connection and a modern web browser
IXL recommends using a Chromebook, laptop, or tablet with a stable internet connection and a current web browser to ensure the best diagnostic experience.
Question 6: How can a teacher reset the IXL Real-Time Diagnostic for a student who was accidentally interrupted during the session?
- The teacher must contact IXL support to restart the test
- The teacher can allow the student to resume from where they left off through the teacher dashboard (Correct answer)
- The diagnostic cannot be resumed once interrupted
- The student must start over from the very beginning with a new session code
Correct answer: The teacher can allow the student to resume from where they left off through the teacher dashboard
IXL saves session progress, so if a student is interrupted, the teacher can allow them to resume the diagnostic from where they stopped via the teacher dashboard.
IXL IXL Real-Time Diagnostic Implementation and Setup 2
How does a school district typically onboard teachers to use the IXL Real-Time Diagnostic?