KH Academy Impact on Teaching

The teacher reflects on a significant change in their teaching approach after discovering the KH Academy platform. Initially, the teacher struggled to assess students' homework commitment. The introduction of KH Academy transformed their teaching by allowing real-time assessment of student progress, freeing up class time for advanced topics. This change led to increased student engagement and success, particularly among girls and underrepresented groups in BC Calculus.

What was the teacher's initial challenge before discovering the KH Academy platform?

• Limited teaching experience

• Difficulty in understanding calculus

• Uncertainty about students' homework completion

• Lack of classroom resources

How did the teacher initially plan to use Khan Academy's calculus content?

• For student review exercises

• As a primary teaching tool

• For extracurricular activities

• To replace textbooks

What benefit did the teacher find in using the KH Academy platform before class?

• It offered online quizzes

• It allowed checking homework completion

• It provided new teaching materials

• It connected with other teachers

How did the use of the platform change the first 15 minutes of class?

• It was used for administrative tasks

• It focused on reviewing homework

• It was used for student presentations

• It was spent on new and challenging problems

What was the students' reaction to the new teaching method?

• They responded positively

• They were confused

• They found it too difficult

• They preferred the old method

What change did the teacher notice in BC Calculus completion rates?

• A decline among male students

• A decrease in overall completion

• No significant change

• An increase, especially among girls and underrepresented students

What does the teacher attribute the increased completion rates to?

• Reduced curriculum content

• The new teaching approach using KH Academy

• Additional tutoring sessions

• More rigorous exams