Homeschooling your kids? Learn how to use our weekly math learning plans

TL;DR

Khan Academy provides weekly math learning plans for homeschooling parents to support their children's education during the COVID-19 crisis.

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• Hello, welcome. We are so glad to have several of you, a few hundred already, here today, and really appreciate your time. My name is Dave Herron. I work on our team that supports teachers and school districts at Khan Academy, and I am joined today, about two miles away, from her home in San Francisco, by my colleague Vicki Lang, who is a learnin... Read More

Key Insights

• 👪 Khan Academy offers weekly math learning plans to support homeschooling parents during the COVID-19 crisis.
• 🧑‍🎓 The learning plans provide a clear structure and goals for students to follow, ensuring they stay on track with their math education.
• 👪 Parents can track their child's progress through conversations and by reviewing the points earned on Khan Academy.
• 👪 Motivation is key in keeping children engaged with the learning plans, and parents can provide value and choice to help maintain their child's interest.
• 👪 The 20-week and 12-week options allow parents to choose the timeline that works best for their child's learning needs.
• 💯 The plans are designed to align with common core standards to ensure students are covering essential math concepts.
• 👪 Parents can supplement the learning plans with additional resources and support from their child's school or district.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do I find the weekly learning plans on Khan Academy?

To access the learning plans, go to the Khan Academy website and click on the blue banner at the top of the homepage, which will take you to the remote learning resources page where the weekly learning plans are available.

Q: Who are the learning plans for and what is their purpose?

The learning plans are for students from 3rd grade through high school and aim to provide a clear goal for what to work on week to week. They help students stay on track with their math courses and prepare for the next school year.

Q: How much time should my child spend on the learning plans?

The plans are designed with the assumption that students will spend approximately 45 minutes to an hour a day, five days a week on math. However, the actual time may vary depending on each student's progress and familiarity with the content.

Q: How can I adapt the learning plans to meet the needs of my child?

Parents can customize the learning plans based on their child's needs. They can adjust the number of weeks, start from an earlier grade level, or revise the goals each week. The goal is to create a plan with small goals for the child that works best for their specific situation.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Khan Academy has created weekly math learning plans aimed at supporting homeschooling parents during the COVID-19 crisis.

• The learning plans are designed to break down long-term goals into smaller, manageable steps for students from 3rd grade through high school.

• Students can assess their knowledge through course challenges, earn points by completing practice problems, and track their progress on the learning plans.