Utilizing Khan Academy in Math Education

Introduction

• 35-year teaching career with traditional methods
• Traditionally unaware of students' homework completion
• Khan Academy introduced a new coaching platform

Initial Perception and Reality

• Initial thought: Khan Academy for review exercises only
• Reality: Became a significant part of the curriculum

Implementation and Changes

• Adoption of Khan Academy for curriculum
• Ability to check students' homework and video completion through the platform
• Immediate feedback on student progress before class

Effects on Teaching

• No need to spend first 15 minutes of class going over homework
• Focus shifted to new material and harder problems earlier in the class
• Opportunity for personalized attention to students who did not complete homework
• Increased student engagement and interest

Broader Impacts

• More students completing BC Calculus
• Increased participation of girls and underrepresented groups in advanced math classes
• New teaching methods and use of Khan Academy likely contributing to these improvements