Why is my skill the wrong grade in IXL?

Problem

You've noticed there are some skills on Dash that have the correct Grade, but when you open them in IXL, they say they are for a different Grade. This can happen for any Grade and subject.

• For example, you have a Language skill that says "Third grade" on Dash.
  
  
  
• But when you open it, you see IXL has it as a "Sixth grade" skill instead.
  
  
  
• Another example, you see the skill on Dash says "Ninth grade".
  
  
  
• But on IXL, it's an "Algebra 1" skill.
  

Solution

Don't worry, this is OK! 

Alpha is a very special school after all, isn't it? You may have noticed we don't follow many rules that traditional schools do. This is what makes us special, and the best option for you to learn better and faster!

Here at Alpha, we have specialized teams working together to build skill plans that really fit your learning needs. So, at times, the skills you really need at your level are in different courses. But here's the thing: We always ensure the recommendations you get are in the correct order so that you can complete them at your current level. Work in them with confidence knowing you have what it takes to master the skills you see on Dash, even if the level is different than what you expect. 

Conclusion

It doesn't matter what your current Grade and Subject are; always focus on your recommendations from Dash, they have been specially selected for you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Why is there a discrepancy between the grade of my skills in Dash and the grade of my skills in IXL?

  • This is normal. Alpha designs the course content independently from IXL, and discrepancies may arise at times. You can trust Dash to guide you to the correct skills, regardless of the IXL level.
    
    

• What if the Grade for my skills in Dash is higher than it should be? For example, I should be getting Fourth grade skills, but I'm getting Sixth grade skills instead. 

  • You may have finished the previous courses. Consult with your Guide, or Contact Support.
    
    

• What if the Grade for my skills in Dash is lower than it should be? For example, I should be getting Fourth grade skills, but I'm getting Second grade skills instead. 

  • Check if they were added manually. See What does the Dash's "Recommendation Source" mean? It's normal for these skills to often come from lower Grades. If you still have questions, consult with your Guide or Contact Support.