Khan Academy offers a variety of courses and subjects for people of all ages and backgrounds, which can be completed from the comfort of home. Given the number of courses available, those considering taking courses might wonder how long each one takes to complete.
In this article, we aim to answer this question by exploring the course composition and general timescales of various Khan Academy courses.
Course Composition
Khan Academy has a large variety of courses spanning different topics, providing resources, quizzes, and exercises to help learners grasp the material. The makeup of a course will depend on the subject, difficulty level and type.
In general, most courses include short tutorial videos, exercises, quizzes, and some interactive activities such as Code challenges, interactive programs or games. The courses are broken up into individual skillets that are further divided into modules which contain video tutorials, quizzes exercises and challenges. Each module is broken up into individual lessons which may take only a few minutes to finish.
Additionally, there are guided challenges which act as a more in-depth tutorial, walkthrough and assessment system for learners.
Estimated Course Completion Times
When it comes to estimating how long a Khan Academy course will take, it is essential to keep in mind the duration of each lesson. For a basic course, such as the college mathematics course, it may take up to 4 hours to complete the entire course, however more complex courses, such as linear algebra, may take up to 10 hours to finish the entire curriculum.
In terms of individual lessons, most lessons would take around 30 minutes to an hour to complete. Note, however, that the duration of lessons and courses may vary depending on the subject and individual’s abilities. Further, there is also the option to repeat certain lessons as needed, or ‘mastery challenges’, which are also available in most courses.
Related Courses
When looking for courses outside of the main Khan Academy catalog, learners can visit the ‘related courses’ section. This section features selected courses from universities, such as Stanford University and MIT, which provide more advanced content and allow learners to interact with the instructors.
Additionally, some of the courses involve real-world scenarios and cases which can add to the difficulty and duration of the course. Depending on the duration of the course, the estimated completion time could range anywhere from weeks to months.
Additional Resources
Khan Academy also offers additional resources such as its library of interactive tutorials and quizzes. The interactive tutorials offer learners an in-depth overview of a particular topic and can range from 30 minutes to several hours.
The quizzes act as a way to test one’s knowledge, while providing feedback and additional resources throughout the process.
Conclusion
To conclude, courses on Khan Academy may take a range of times to complete, from a few minutes to several months. This largely depends on the subject, difficulty level and type, as well as individual preferences. Khan Academy also offers additional resources such as its library of interactive tutorials and quizzes which can help individuals better understand a subject.
Ultimately, Khan Academy allows learners to gain a better understanding of various topics and to do so on their own time and pace.