Khan Academy Learning Strategies

Sal Khan discusses Khan Academy's mission to provide free education globally, especially during COVID-19 school closures. He highlights the increased demand for Khan Academy's resources and appeals for donations. Special guest Tim Vandenberg shares his success using the mastery learning model with his students, emphasizing its effectiveness in improving math skills. The session includes a Q&A, addressing remote learning strategies and the importance of foundational math skills.

What is the primary mission of Khan Academy?

• To generate profit through educational resources

• To focus solely on U.S. students

• To offer paid courses for advanced learners

• To provide a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere

How did Tim Vandenberg's students perform on state tests after using Khan Academy?

• They only improved slightly

• They showed no improvement

• They performed worse than before

• They achieved significant growth, outperforming peers

What is a key feature of the mastery learning model used by Tim Vandenberg?

• Skipping foundational concepts

• Focusing on memorization of steps

• Filling in gaps in early math skills

• Relying solely on textbooks

What is the role of a teacher or parent when students use Khan Academy?

• To discourage the use of online resources

• To monitor progress and provide support when needed

• To focus only on grading

• To complete the exercises for the students

What is a benefit of starting with early grade levels on Khan Academy?

• It wastes time on easy content

• It helps identify and fill foundational gaps

• It is only suitable for advanced students

• It is not recommended by educators

What advice does Tim give for using Khan Academy during school closures?

• Avoid using online resources

• Use the time to review and master foundational skills

• Limit learning to one subject

• Focus only on current grade level content

How does Tim Vandenberg ensure his students continue learning during school closures?

• By using Khan Academy and remote learning tools

• By providing paper-based materials only

• By stopping all online activities

• By focusing on non-academic activities

How can parents and teachers motivate students to use Khan Academy effectively?

• By focusing only on high school content

• By limiting screen time to 10 minutes a day

• By offering rewards for every video watched

• By setting mastery goals and tracking progress

What is a common challenge mentioned about navigating Khan Academy's website?

• Lack of video content

• Difficulty in finding specific exercises

• Too many advertisements

• Limited subject offerings

What is a suggested way to improve skills using Khan Academy efficiently?

• Only watch videos without practice

• Skip foundational courses

• Focus on binge studying

• Start with course challenges and fill gaps