Monday, November 4, 2013

Khan Academy in Jerome School District

8th Grade students working on "new skills"
They "show work" in a comp book when working through Khan activities

Math teachers in grades 6-9 are utilizing Khan Academy in their instruction this year.  Teachers are utilizing the "coaching" tools to "frontload" concepts before they are taught in the class, and the "reteach" concepts that were not mastered the first time.  Some teachers are using a "center" concept - having some students work individually while doing direct instruction with others.  Students are enjoying the "different" way of learning math in addition to the instruction they receive from teachers.  

8th Grade Teacher, Dawn Thornton, explains to students that the activities they will complete are "new" concepts that they may struggle with at first.  The struggle is a productive one in that they can work together, get "hints" within Khan, and get assistance from Mrs. Thornton.