LearnStorm Impact and Philosophy

Sal Khan introduces LearnStorm, a nationwide back-to-school challenge by Khan Academy, designed to motivate students and foster a growth mindset. He shares success stories of students overcoming challenges in math, highlighting the boost in self-confidence and self-esteem. LearnStorm offers differentiated learning and emphasizes the importance of understanding how learning works. The program is free and aims to inspire students to believe they can learn anything. Sal concludes by encouraging everyone to embrace the LearnStorm motto: keep going and keep growing.

What is the primary goal of LearnStorm as introduced by Sal Khan?

• To provide free meals to students

• To motivate students and build a growth mindset

• To replace traditional schooling

• To offer sports activities

How did LearnStorm impact students who struggled with fractions?

• They focused on other subjects

• They continued to avoid fractions

• They dropped out of the program

• They became part of a larger community and improved

What unexpected benefit did LearnStorm provide to lower achieving students?

• They were exempted from exams

• They were given extra homework

• They gained self-confidence and self-esteem

• They received scholarships

In what way does LearnStorm help differentiate learning?

• By assigning the same tasks to everyone

• By focusing only on math

• By providing personalized learning strategies

• By offering different sports

What is the cost of participating in LearnStorm?

• It is free

• It is only available to premium members

• It costs $100

• It requires a subscription

What is a key lesson from the growth mindset activities in LearnStorm?

• Intelligence is fixed and cannot change

• Only certain people can learn new things

• Learning is only for young students

• Intelligence can grow like muscles

How many lessons did one student complete in a week, showcasing the impact of LearnStorm?

• 100 lessons

• Over 300 lessons

• 50 lessons

• 200 lessons

What effect did LearnStorm have on students' confidence?

• It significantly increased their confidence

• It had no effect on their confidence

• It decreased their confidence

• It made them overconfident

What is the LearnStorm motto that students are encouraged to live by?

• Learn and forget

• Win at all costs

• Stop and reflect

• Keep going and keep growing

What does Sal Khan look forward to as the school year begins?

• A focus on sports activities

• Students dropping out

• A decrease in student participation

• All of us living the LearnStorm motto