In 2017, IXL group buys were a popular strategy for homeschooling families and small learning groups to access the platform's adaptive learning tools at a fraction of the standard retail cost. While direct group buy data for that specific year has transitioned into historical records, the model typically involved organizations like the Homeschool Buyers Club (formerly Homeschool Buyers Co-op) leveraging "buying power" to secure deep discounts. The 2017 Group Buy Landscape

: Group buys functioned by guaranteeing a high volume of purchases (e.g., 200+ users), allowing the organizer to secure bulk pricing.

: Access often includes ACT, PSAT, and SAT test prep at no extra cost in many modern group packages. IXL - Facebook