Custom-built for Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards, Takeoff’s K-5 core math curriculum blends print workbooks and innovative digital tools to help teachers differentiate math instruction

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From the Keys to the panhandle, Florida teachers have long had to work around rigid, one-size-fits-all textbooks that assume every student learns at the same pace. Now, they have a core curriculum built to respond to the students in front of them.

The Florida Department of Education has officially approved Takeoff by IXL, Florida Edition, for grades K-5. The decision gives school districts across the Sunshine State access to the first and only core math curriculum intentionally designed for differentiation so educators can personalize every moment of instruction. 

“Better math instruction starts with making it more responsive. Takeoff makes that possible by showing teachers exactly what each student needs and how to act on it,” said Kelly Philbin, Director of Core Adoptions at IXL Learning. “That strengthens the moments that matter most, whether it’s a teacher breaking down a concept, a student working through a problem or a class learning together.”

Built from the ground up for Florida
Takeoff by IXL, Florida Edition, was designed specifically for Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards and Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning Standards. Its expertly crafted and thoughtfully sequenced lessons help students build mathematical understanding through problem-centered activities and real-world connections relevant to Florida communities.

The curriculum also supports the state’s diverse students and families. Online skills are available in more than 120 languages, with audio support to make learning even more accessible. Takeoff even provides math glossaries in Florida’s 12 primary languages and family letters in Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole, helping parents understand what students are learning and reinforce it at home.

Differentiation, built into the curriculum
Teachers often spend hours searching for worksheets, creating materials for students at different levels and assembling supports that their core programs don’t provide. Takeoff replaces that patchwork with one connected blended learning system where instruction, practice, assessment, personalization and reporting continuously inform one another.

Print and digital learning were designed together—not simply added as separate components, as is the case with other publishers. Each lesson moves students through a deliberate progression of whole-class instruction, guided practice, responsive teaching and independent work. Students might begin by discussing and modeling a concept with classmates, show their reasoning in a workbook and then transition seamlessly to adaptive online practice aligned with the same lesson.

As students learn online, responsive teaching tools give teachers immediate visibility into who understands, who needs support and who is ready to go further. Educators can adjust instruction while the lesson is still unfolding, and students can use instant feedback, detailed explanations and video tutorials to work through challenges independently.

Takeoff RAPT: A complete assessment cycle that turns insight into action
Takeoff treats assessment as part of the learning process, not an endpoint. Its innovative assessment-for-learning approach, RAPT—Review, Assess, Personalize, Target—ensures students master what they have been taught and that no learning gap goes undetected or unaddressed.

Before each assessment, a dedicated Review Day helps students reinforce key concepts, clear up lingering confusion and arrive on test day ready. The assessment then gives teachers a clear picture of what each student understands. After the assessment, dedicated Personalization days identify shared skill gaps, create small instructional groups and assign individualized practice. Teachers then close the loop with targeted reteaching or enrichment before the class moves forward.

Takeoff draws on more than 25 years of IXL’s work in personalized learning, insights from more than 200 billion student answers and expertise from educators with more than 140 years of classroom experience combined. That foundation powers a core curriculum designed around how students learn math—and what teachers need to help them move forward.

Transform your core math instruction with Takeoff today!

View the official Florida adoption listings for each grade level here: Kindergarten | First Grade | Second Grade | Third Grade | Fourth Grade | Fifth Grade

About IXL
Currently used by 18 million students and 96 of the top 100 U.S. school districts, IXL is an all-inclusive educational platform providing a comprehensive PK-12 curriculum, instructional resources, actionable analytics and a state-of-the-art assessment suite. Available in more than 120 languages, IXL’s end-to-end teaching and learning solution supports personalized instruction in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish. With more than 200 billion questions asked and answered worldwide, IXL is helping schools and parents successfully boost student achievement. The IXL Learning family of products also includes Rosetta Stone, Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com, TPT, SpanishDictionary.com, inglés.com, FrenchDictionary.com, Wyzant, Vocabulary.com, ABCya, Education.com, Carson Dellosa Education and Evan-Moor Educational Publishers. To learn more about IXL, visit www.ixl.com, facebook.com/IXL and x.com/IXLLearning.

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