Khan Academy Initiatives and Impact

The 2016 annual report highlights Khan Academy's growth, with over 100 million users and 5.6 billion minutes spent on the platform. The organization expanded beyond math, partnering with the College Board to offer SAT prep, which has shown significant impact on student performance. Duck Duck Moose joined Khan Academy, enhancing early learning offerings. International expansion focused on India, Mexico, and Brazil. New features include personalized student experiences and assignment functionalities. Learnstorm, a learning challenge, promotes growth mindset. Khan Academy remains committed to providing free, world-class education globally.

What was the primary focus of Khan Academy in 2016?

• Expanding office locations

• Increasing financial investments

• Developing new mobile applications

• Growing the impact and reach of the platform

Which subject area did Khan Academy focus on expanding beyond in 2016?

• Art

• Science

• Mathematics

• History

What was the main goal of the partnership between Khan Academy and the College Board?

• To offer scholarships

• To address inequity in test preparation

• To create a new standardized test

• To develop a new curriculum

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How did the PSAT scores help students using Khan Academy?

• By providing college admission

• By offering scholarships

• By acting as a diagnostic tool for personalized learning

• By reducing test fees

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What was the result of students preparing for the SAT on Khan Academy for at least 20 hours?

• No significant change

• Twice the growth from PSAT to SAT

• A decrease in scores

• A slight improvement

What was the significance of Duck Duck Moose joining Khan Academy?

• It expanded early learning app offerings

• It focused on high school education

• It introduced new languages

• It was a financial merger

Which countries did Khan Academy focus on for international expansion?

• Germany, France, and Italy

• Canada, Australia, and New Zealand

• China, Japan, and Korea

• India, Mexico, and Brazil

What is the purpose of the Learnstorm program?

• To offer new courses

• To celebrate growth mindset and perseverance

• To conduct teacher training

• To provide financial aid

What new feature was introduced for students in 2017?

• More video content

• Personalized learning experiences

• New office locations

• Increased financial aid

What is the ultimate mission of Khan Academy?

• To offer paid courses

• To focus on local education systems

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

• To become a leading tech company