My students are now using Khan Academy for extra math practice! Each student has their own account that tracks their progress. This is a great way to differentiate learning. During our day we have a 30 minute block called "WIN" (W.hat I N.eed). The past couple of weeks I have been teaching mutli-digit division and compatible numbers. Some of the kids have mastered it and are ready to move on (Just like everyday in all my classes)! The kids who have mastered Compatible numbers with long division, have been placed on Khan Academy to go deeper with division. This app or website, has a video teaching the lesson, practice problems, hints for the practice, and help. While I am working with other kids, the students who are working ahead can do so without interrupting my time with other students. It is a beautiful thing! :)
If you do not have email addresses for your students, they do not have to create an account and can still do all of the practice! Without the login, you cannot track their progress through the program.
If you are using iPads, the students can do scratch work on the iPad by showing "scratchpad." Or they can do it on paper. I give mine a choice!
www.khanacademy.org **Before you have your kids on the website, watch the video yourself. Some of the videos are above my fifth graders!
