MHB I think this Aperiodical post is rather interesting

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Start date Sep 15, 2012
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The discussion highlights critiques of Khan Academy's approach to math education, particularly in the context of U.S. standards. Participants express concerns about the overall quality of math education in the U.S. and find value in the insights presented in the second video of the series. The conversation also speculates on how Khan Academy might differ if it were developed in Japan, suggesting cultural influences on educational methods. The critiques emphasize the need for improvement in math teaching practices. Overall, the thread reflects a critical examination of Khan Academy's effectiveness in addressing educational shortcomings.

Sep 15, 2012

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The Aperiodical | #MTT2K: Teachers critique Khan Academy

The title is misleading to some extent, it is the second video that I think is most interesting.

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Sep 15, 2012

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I've felt for a long time that math education in the US is unacceptably bad. Some goods points in this video for sure. This is the video to which CB is referring I believe.

[video=youtube;CHoXRvGTtAQ]What if Khan Academy was made in Japan?[/video]

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