What is Khan Academy?

Khan Academy is a nonprofit educational organization providing free, world-class online learning resources for students and teachers. It covers a vast range of subjects from math and science to history and test preparation, using video lessons, practice exercises, and an intelligent tutoring system.

Main Features

- Extensive library of video lessons and practice exercises.

- Personalized learning dashboard for students.

- Intelligent tutoring and automated feedback.

- Tools for teachers to monitor student progress.

- Comprehensive coverage from elementary to college-level subjects.

Use Cases

- Students supplementing their school education or learning new subjects.

- Teachers differentiating instruction and identifying learning gaps.

- Individuals preparing for standardized tests like the SAT or AP exams.

- Adult learners seeking to improve their skills in various subjects.

- Homeschooling families using it as a primary curriculum resource.

Common Questions

- Is Khan Academy really free? - Yes, its core platform is completely free for learners and teachers.

- What subjects does it cover? - It covers math, science, computing, history, economics, and more, from K-12 to early college.

- What is Khanmigo? - It is an intelligent tutoring tool that provides automated, personalized help.

- Is there a mobile app? - Yes, Khan Academy offers fast and free mobile apps for learning on the go.

Pricing Plan

- Free Plan: The core learning platform is entirely free. This includes all video lessons, practice exercises, articles, and progress tracking for individual learners and teachers.

- Donations: As a nonprofit, Khan Academy relies on donations to remain free and accessible. Users can make one-time or recurring donations to support its mission, but this is optional and not required for access.

- Khanmigo: Previously a paid feature, the intelligent tutor Khanmigo is now free for all US educators and is becoming free for all learners. There are no subscription fees for the standard educational content.