For Melissa Thorpe, Stile X isn’t just a review tool—it’s a bridge between thinking and writing, between digital learning and deeper understanding.

Since incorporating Stile X alongside Stile Digital, Melissa has seen her sixth graders at High Tech LA become more engaged, more independent, and more confident in their science thinking.

“You need Stile Digital and Stile X together,” she said. “My students need to be able to physically write and draw things to learn best.”

Melissa uses Stile X notebooks in a variety of ways: as collaborative jigsaw reviews, do-now activities to revisit key concepts, and in-lesson scaffolding for vocabulary and note-taking. She’s noticed that students are more likely to recall information, write in full sentences, and show clear, organized thinking—without needing to be prompted.

“I’m seeing more complete thoughts,” she said. “More intended thinking in their answers, even from students who used to write just one line.”

That impact is especially clear with students who need extra support. For students with IEPs or ADHD, the clear layout and chunked structure of Stile X has reduced stress and helped them retain and apply information. Melissa even allows some students to use their notebooks during quizzes—because, as she puts it, “most of us as adults get to reference what we need to do our work. This is no different.”

Her students agree. They’ve personalized their notebooks, enjoy the routine of using them, and appreciate having a resource that follows the digital lessons so closely.

“They like that it’s easy to find what they need,” she said. “And they really like the structure—it helps them feel successful.”