Khan Academy

Khan Academy is a non-profit learning platform with video lessons, articles and practice exercises. It is known for clear explanations of school-level maths and science.

How students can use it

• Revise a topic you missed in class by watching a short lesson and then attempting practice questions.
• Use the progress tracking to see which topics need more work.
• Study at your own speed, with no fees for the core content.

Keep in mind

The syllabus is not tied to any single Indian board, so use it to understand concepts and keep your textbook as the main source for exam preparation. Language options depend on the topic, so check what is available for your subject.

For note-taking while you learn, see Google Keep or Notion.

How to study with Khan Academy

• Pick a topic you found hard in class, watch one lesson, then try the practice questions without looking at the answers.
• Use the mastery levels as a guide to what to revise, not as a score to show anyone.
• Check whether your subject is available in Hindi or another language you prefer before you plan around it.
• Match each lesson with the same chapter in your textbook, because exams follow your board's syllabus.

Things to know first

Is Khan Academy free? The core lessons and practice are free, and it is run by a non-profit.

Which class levels does it suit? It is strongest for school-level maths and science. Check the course list in the app for your topic.

Bottom line

Khan Academy works best as a second teacher, not a replacement for your school. Its strength is clear, patient explanations that you can repeat as often as needed. Because the content is not tied to any Indian board, use it to understand a concept, then return to your textbook for the exact exam syllabus. Do the practice questions; watching alone gives a false sense of progress.

A typical situation

A Class 9 student did not follow a topic in class. They watch the short lesson, attempt the practice questions, and go back to the textbook with a clear idea of what to ask the teacher.

Related reading

Pair it with Google Classroom for homework, Google Keep for notes, and Wikipedia for general background reading.