Khan Academy and Online Education

Khan Academy and Online Education

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science, Education

6th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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Salman Khan, a former hedge fund analyst, founded Khan Academy to provide free online math lessons. His unique teaching style, focusing on short, repeatable lessons, has gained global popularity, reaching thousands of students. Khan's approach benefits shy students and those needing a flexible pace. His work is expanding beyond math to other subjects, aiming to revolutionize education worldwide, especially in remote areas. Despite being a one-man operation, Khan's influence continues to grow, with plans to seek external support for further expansion.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What career did Salman Khan leave to start teaching math online?

Data Scientist

Teacher

Hedge Fund Analyst

Software Engineer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many lessons has Salman Khan posted on YouTube?

500

800

1200

1500

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the most popular topics covered by Khan's videos?

Basic Addition

Chemistry

Trigonometry

Physics

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of Khan's teaching style that appeals to students?

Interactive quizzes

Short, repeatable lessons

Long lectures

Live sessions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might shy students benefit from Khan's videos?

They can interact with other students

They can attend live classes

They can learn at their own pace

They can ask questions directly

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Khan keeps his lessons short?

To fit YouTube restrictions

To maintain student concentration

To cover more topics

To reduce production time

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact of online education in remote areas?

It can make education more expensive

It can replace traditional schools

It can provide access to high-quality instruction

It can reduce the need for teachers

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