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High School Grade  Project 4 weeks

IXL Algebra: Growing Minds in Numbers!

Nina D
Feb 4, 2026
Updated Apr 21, 2026
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Academic Mindset
Effective Communication
Self Directed Learning
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Purpose

Students analyze their IXL data to define what success in math looks like and connect foundational skill growth to their progress in Algebra 1. Through graphing, averages, trend analysis, and reflection, they examine challenges, growth, and next steps. The project culminates in a data poster and Math Growth Gallery Walk where students share how their math growth and mindset have changed since August.

Learning goals

Students will graph and label their IXL data, calculate averages, and explain trends in their math growth. They will use two graphs and a reflection to answer, “What does success look like?” with evidence from their progress. Students will use feedback, checklists, and peer discussion to revise a data poster and explain how their skills and mindset changed over time.

Competencies
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.
  • Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
  • Effective Communication - Students practice listening to understand, communicating with empathy, and share their learning through exhibiting, presenting and reflecting on their work.
  • Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.

Products

Students will create at least two clearly labeled graphs from their IXL data showing trends, averages, and key changes over time. They will also complete short analysis notes, reflection drafts, and checklist-based revisions. The final product will be a Math Growth Data Poster that combines graphs, analysis, and a reflection answering, “What does success look like?” Students will share their posters in a Math Growth Gallery Walk with classmates and teachers.

Launch

Students will practice interpreting different graphs in preparation to analyze their own data. Being able to read the graph and relate the independent and dependent variables to each other builds an understanding of what the graph is displaying.

Exhibition

Host a Math Growth Gallery Walk where students display a data poster with two labeled graphs, averages, trend analysis, and a reflection answering, “What does success look like?” Invite classmates, teachers, and the classroom community to ask questions and leave warm and cool feedback. Each student gives a brief explanation of their math growth, mindset shifts, and how foundational skills supported their Algebra 1 progress.

Plan
By Phase By Day Calendar
Empathize Define Ideate Prototype Test/Present
Empathize
Students will engage in empathetic research by interviewing classmates and conducting surveys to understand the diverse experiences and challenges faced in building foundational math skills, capturing insights through creative data visualization methods.
Day 1
5 min over capacity (45 min available across 1 day)
Data Dive Growth Goals Launch
Launch 50m
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Define
Students will synthesize their reflections and IXL data to formulate a clear problem statement addressing how foundational math skills impact their growth in Algebra 1, ensuring they integrate feedback from peers and instructors.
Day 2
Growth Problem Framing
Deliverable
No activities have been added to this phase yet.

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Ideate
Students will collaboratively brainstorm and visually sketch innovative ways to display their IXL growth data, incorporating diverse and imaginative techniques to solve the essential question, and expanding their methods for effectively communicating mathematical progress and personal reflections.
Days 3 - 4
Choosing Metrics and Effective Visual Representations
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Interpreting IXL Growth Metrics and Benchmarks
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
No activities have been added to this phase yet.

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Prototype
Students will develop and test data visualization prototypes using their IXL data, creating graphs that effectively communicate their mathematical growth, and receive peer feedback using structured rubrics for iterative improvement.
Days 5 - 6
30 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
Constructing Growth Trends with Graphs
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Developing Two Graphs and Reflection Drafts
Project Work 60m
No activities have been added to this phase yet.

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Test/Present
Students will present their mathematical growth journey through a Math Growth Gallery Walk, showcasing their graphed data visuals, reflections, and answering the essential question 'What does success look like?' while engaging classmates and teachers in conversations on their learning process and outcomes.
Days 7 - 8
45 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
Peer Feedback and Revision for Growth Portfolio
Project Work 45m
Math Growth Gallery Walk
Assessment 90m
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Empathize Days 1–1
Day 1
Data Dive Growth Goals Launch
Launch 50m
Define Days 2–2
Day 2
Growth Problem Framing
Deliverable
Ideate Days 3–4
Day 3
Choosing Metrics and Effective Visual Representations
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 4
Interpreting IXL Growth Metrics and Benchmarks
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Prototype Days 5–6
Day 5
Constructing Growth Trends with Graphs
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 6
Developing Two Graphs and Reflection Drafts
Project Work 60m
Test/Present Days 7–8
Day 7
Peer Feedback and Revision for Growth Portfolio
Project Work 45m
Day 8
Math Growth Gallery Walk
Assessment 90m

June 2026

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
22 Day 1
Empathize
Data Dive Growth Goals Launch
23 Day 2
Define
Growth Problem Framing

July 2026

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
29 Day 3
Ideate
Choosing Metrics and Effective Visual Representations
30 Day 4
Interpreting IXL Growth Metrics and Benchmarks
6 Day 5
Prototype
Constructing Growth Trends with Graphs
7 Day 6
Developing Two Graphs and Reflection Drafts
13 Day 7
Test/Present
Peer Feedback and Revision for Growth Portfolio
14 Day 8
Math Growth Gallery Walk
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