Khan Academy: The Journey and Impact

Khan Academy: The Journey and Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Education, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

Sal Khan shares the story of Khan Academy, from tutoring his cousin Nadia to creating educational videos on YouTube. The platform grew organically, gaining recognition and support from figures like Bill Gates. Sal discusses the challenges and future plans for Khan Academy, emphasizing its not-for-profit mission and impact on education.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired Sal Khan to start tutoring his cousin Nadia?

Nadia's interest in brain teasers

Nadia's excellent math grades

Nadia's request for help with science

Nadia's placement in an advanced math track

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Sal Khan initially deliver his tutoring sessions to Nadia?

Through pre-recorded video lectures

Using Yahoo Doodle and speakerphone

Via email correspondence

Through in-person meetings

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Sal Khan's initial reaction to the suggestion of using YouTube for his lectures?

He was immediately enthusiastic

He thought YouTube was not suitable for serious content

He was concerned about the cost

He had already considered it

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feedback did Sal Khan receive from his cousins about the YouTube videos?

They preferred in-person sessions

They found the videos confusing

They liked the ability to pause and repeat

They thought the videos were too long

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Sal Khan decide to make Khan Academy a non-profit?

To maximize personal profit

To reach as many people as possible

To focus on test preparation

To limit the number of users

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Google play in the development of Khan Academy?

They provided initial funding

They offered office space

They developed the software platform

They created the video content

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges Khan Academy faces as it expands?

Finding new office space

Limiting the number of subjects covered

Maintaining a personal connection with students

Reducing the number of videos

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