tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post9168843394709172610..comments2024-03-26T04:19:38.862-07:00Comments on kitchen table math, the sequel: Khan AcademyCatherine Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03347093496361370174noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-82938715218759669642010-07-04T03:54:43.221-07:002010-07-04T03:54:43.221-07:00It's interesting to note that the programs tha...It's interesting to note that the programs that learners are raving about (Khan, Teaching Texts, Stanford's EPGY, the physics videos from MIT's Open Courseware, the Physics 10 ("Physics for Future Presidents") class online from Berkeley, the great courses from The Teaching Company, etc.) are ALL---every single one---sage-on-the-stage, direct instruction, "put your scissors and tape and other project supplies away, you won't need them in this class", no nonsense courses, where they teach you, you do the work, you learn the stuff, and you go away telling everyone else how great it was.<br /><br />What a concept.Glennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-77443759528482590962010-07-03T05:26:42.433-07:002010-07-03T05:26:42.433-07:00Stanford's EPGY may be another choice for thos...Stanford's EPGY may be another choice for those in K-prealgebra. They have open enrollment at lower prices now and it is work at your own pace. Wish they had the same deal for the high school courses.lgmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-79667033178390222432010-07-02T19:18:51.001-07:002010-07-02T19:18:51.001-07:00I was not a good math student through out school. ...I was not a good math student through out school. I frequent KTM because 2 of my kids are talented in mathematics. (Oh, and we've had abysmal luck with schools.) The Khan academy is keeping me from looking like a complete boob to them. Thank you Mr. Khan.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04329601656633314983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-11012729187651326592010-06-29T23:05:38.322-07:002010-06-29T23:05:38.322-07:00I l-o-o-o-v-e Khan Academy. I teach 4th grade, an...I l-o-o-o-v-e Khan Academy. I teach 4th grade, and I have my students use it for differentiated reinforcement of concepts that they need extra help/practice with. We have 1-1 netbooks, so it's easy to do.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600646161985648267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-64210980028384234492010-06-29T20:39:04.428-07:002010-06-29T20:39:04.428-07:00I've used Khan Academy as an online resource f...I've used Khan Academy as an online resource for my students. They love it!concernedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14374789062880735051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-53667660567208924982010-06-29T14:00:09.892-07:002010-06-29T14:00:09.892-07:00Speaking of knowing very little math, I was perver...Speaking of knowing very little math, I was perversely encouraged today when a friend told me she hasn't been able to do a single SAT Math "Question of the Day."<br /><br />I can do all of them easily.<br /><br />Unfortunately, the questions of the day are significantly easier than the questions on the Collegeboard sample tests.Catherine Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03347093496361370174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-81316847233446693442010-06-29T13:58:59.149-07:002010-06-29T13:58:59.149-07:00how much practice does Khan Academy offer?
Also, ...how much practice does Khan Academy offer?<br /><br />Also, I haven't dug into the site too much thus far, but I was worried when I read a passage where he says curriculum isn't important.<br /><br />Of course, maybe he doesn't mean it the way public school administrators mean it.Catherine Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03347093496361370174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-27304843618091176222010-06-29T13:58:09.084-07:002010-06-29T13:58:09.084-07:00wow is right
"duh" in my case - but sam...wow is right<br /><br />"duh" in my case - but same differenceCatherine Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03347093496361370174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-53886883051284200402010-06-29T13:43:46.753-07:002010-06-29T13:43:46.753-07:00Compared to most readers here, I know very little ...Compared to most readers here, I know very little math, but I have a feeling that Khan Academy is a catalyst for a mini-revolution in math instruction.<br /><br />I’ve been going through Khan’s pre-algebra videos as prep for my daughter (and me) to use in conjunction with her Kumon worksheets. Wow! Just wow!<br /><br />Since Khan Academy also offers exercises that provide instant feedback and allow users to track their progress, I’m wondering if this could replace Kumon for us.Texhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12015376722906862434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-11901227527658009602010-06-29T13:32:04.742-07:002010-06-29T13:32:04.742-07:00These are great -- I noticed when going through th...These are great -- I noticed when going through the site a few weeks ago that he also has chapter by chapter videos for Singapore's elementary math. (At least grades 3 and up is what I saw.)TerriWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18200629750466604443noreply@blogger.com