Khan for Educators: Our Content

TL;DR

Khan Academy offers a wide range of instructional and practice content covering subjects from math to English Language Arts, finance and economics, sciences, arts and humanities, and test prep, all focused on providing learners with personalized support and instant feedback.

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• Hi, I'm Meaghan from Khan Academy, and I'm here to share more about the content available on Khan Academy. When we talk about content on Khan Academy, what we really mean is all the videos, articles and practice questions that learners interact with. We think about all of those as split into two categories. The videos and articles are instruction... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥰 Khan Academy offers content beyond math, including English Language Arts, sciences, finance and economics, and arts and humanities.
• 🏆 The platform has test prep content for exams like the SAT and Praxis Core.
• 🏆 Content is organized into courses, units, and lessons, with quizzes and tests to assess understanding.
• ❓ Khan Academy collaborates with educational organizations and external experts to maintain the quality and alignment of content.
• 🧑‍🎓 Interactive elements and instant feedback make the content engaging and student-friendly.
• ❓ The platform promotes a growth mindset and provides personalized support for learners.
• 📔 Khan Academy's content is designed to cover a wide range of subjects and grade levels, aiming to eventually cover all core academic subjects from K through 14.

Questions & Answers

Q: What types of content does Khan Academy offer?

Khan Academy provides instructional content (videos and articles) and practice content (practice questions) for subjects like math, English Language Arts, sciences, finance and economics, and arts and humanities.

Q: Does Khan Academy have test prep content?

Yes, Khan Academy offers free official SAT practice, developed in partnership with College Board, and official Praxis Core prep, created in collaboration with ETS.

Q: How is Khan Academy's content organized?

The content is organized into courses, units, and lessons, with quizzes and tests to check understanding. Lessons include videos, articles, exercises, and quizzes.

Q: How does Khan Academy ensure the quality of its content?

Khan Academy works with a team of former teachers and subject matter experts, partnering with educational organizations and external experts to ensure high-quality, standards-aligned content. External reviewers also tag math content for rigor balance.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Khan Academy offers instructional content (videos and articles) and practice content (practice questions) for learners across various subjects and grade levels.

• The platform aims to cover all core academic subjects from K through 14, with math being a prominent focus.

• Khan Academy collaborates with educational organizations and experts to ensure high-quality, standards-aligned content.

• The interactive nature of the content along with instant feedback and personalized support fosters a growth mindset and promotes student engagement.