Parent Quick-Start Tips: For Kids Ages 13+ | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Learn how to create a Khan Academy account for your child, choose relevant courses, and track their progress.

Key Insights

• 👪 Khan Academy allows parents to set up accounts for their children above the age of 13.
• 💌 Children can sign up using Google, Facebook, or email and select grade-level appropriate courses.
• ❓ The course challenge feature helps identify areas for improvement.

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Questions & Answers

Q: How do I create a Khan Academy account for my child?

To create an account, go to www.khanacademy.org, have your child click Sign up, enter their date of birth, and sign up via Google, Facebook, or email.

Q: How can I help my child choose suitable courses on Khan Academy?

After signing up, your child can select their grade level and choose recommended courses. They can also explore other topics of interest by clicking the See all link.

Q: How can the course challenge feature help my child?

The course challenge is a useful tool to quickly identify areas where your child needs practice. To access it, scroll to the bottom of the course page and click Start Course challenge.

Q: How can I track my child's progress on Khan Academy?

Create a parent account by signing up as a parent on www.khanacademy.org. Once signed up, you can add your child to your account using their email address. You can then track their progress on your parent dashboard and view their learning activities and time spent.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Learn how to set up a Khan Academy account for your child by entering their date of birth and signing up with Google, Facebook, or email.

• Help your child select grade-level appropriate courses and explore other topics of interest.

• Use the course challenge to identify areas where your child needs practice and suggest starting below their current grade level or at kindergarten.

• Create a parent account to track your child's progress, add them as a child under your account, and view their learning activities and time spent.