Khan Academy Growth Study Insights

The video provides an overview of a large-scale study conducted in Idaho to evaluate the effectiveness of Khan Academy as a personalized learning tool. The study involved 47 schools, 33 districts, and thousands of students who used Khan Academy and took the NWEA MAP exam at the beginning and end of the year. The results showed that students who used Khan Academy extensively experienced significantly higher growth than expected, with some achieving nearly two years of growth in one year. The study highlights the potential of personalized learning tools to enhance educational outcomes.

What was the primary goal of the study conducted by Khan Academy in Idaho?

• To increase the number of users

• To determine if the tool drives real learning

• To develop new educational content

• To expand to other states

How many schools participated in the Khan Academy study in Idaho?

• 33 schools

• 173 schools

• 47 schools

• 200 schools

What exam was used to measure student growth in the study?

• NWEA MAP exam

• SAT

• State standardized test

• ACT

What does a positive correlation between mission completion and performance indicate?

• Students are not learning effectively

• There is no relationship between completion and performance

• Students who complete more missions perform better

• Students are spending too much time on missions

What was the growth rate for students who completed 40% or more of their mission?

• 1.0 times expected growth

• 0.5 times expected growth

• 1.5 times expected growth

• 2.0 times expected growth

How much growth did students achieve on average when completing 60% or more of their mission?

• 1.8 times expected growth

• 2.5 times expected growth

• 1.0 times expected growth

• 1.5 times expected growth

What does the vertical axis represent in the growth data analysis?

• Number of missions completed

• Average actual growth divided by target growth

• Total number of students

• Time spent on Khan Academy

What would a flat line in the growth data suggest?

• Students are exceeding expectations

• Students are not using Khan Academy

• Khan Academy has no effect

• Khan Academy is highly effective

What potential growth is suggested for students completing 70-90% of their mission?

• No growth

• Less than expected growth

• Significantly more than expected growth

• Expected growth

What is emphasized as a key factor for achieving greater growth with Khan Academy?

• More frequent testing

• Deeper integration in classrooms

• Increasing the number of teachers

• Reducing mission content