Khan Academy's Educational Approach and Impact

Khan Academy's Educational Approach and Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Education

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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Salman Khan discusses the evolution and impact of Khan Academy, highlighting its extensive video library and the shift towards mastery-based learning. He shares anecdotes about the platform's growth, funding from Google and the Gates Foundation, and its integration into classrooms. Khan emphasizes the importance of personalized learning and the positive feedback from users, illustrating the transformative potential of technology in education.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Khan Academy most known for?

A library of books

A series of live lectures

A library of videos

A collection of podcasts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What analogy does Salman use to describe the traditional education model?

A painting workshop

A driving lesson

A juggling class

A cooking class

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Khan Academy receive significant funding?

Through a government grant

By winning a competition

From Google and the Gates Foundation

By selling educational materials

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of Khan Academy's educational approach?

Group-based learning

Lecture-based learning

Mastery-based learning

Speed-based learning

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Khan Academy's method change the role of teachers in the classroom?

Teachers act as mentors and facilitators

Teachers focus on lecturing

Teachers only grade assignments

Teachers become less involved

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about Khan Academy's classroom model?

It automates learning

It is only for advanced students

It is expensive

It requires more teachers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key benefit of Khan Academy's approach in classrooms?

Students have more exams

Students can learn at their own pace

Students have less homework

Students learn at the same pace

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