How long does it take to complete Khan Academy's entire mathematics course starting at algebra? (2024)

Doug Massey

Let's use some math to figure it out!

Right now (Jan 1, 2015), there are 926 math exercises on Khan and 536 of them are for grades K-8. So let's assume we're talking about the remaining 390 exercises, Algebra through Integral Calculus.

If you're a fantastic math PhD, then it's just a matter of answering one or two questions for each one (I think Khan gives you more credit towards mastery the faster you answer questions, at least at first). Averaging two questions per topic and taking one minute per question, that's 780 minutes and you're done in 13 hours.

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If you're a brilliant elementary student who has just finished all the K-8 work but hasn't learned anything more yet, then you'll need to watch videos for each topic and work on the exercises. Maybe it would take 10 minutes for the video, 15 problems for each skill, and 1 minutes per problem in Algebra -- but it's going to slow down a lot as you get to Trigonometry and Calculus. By the time you finish, you might be watching 30 minutes of video and doing 30 problems that take 5 minutes each (and I'm unconvinced that Khan Academy is going to be able to *educate* anyone -- I think you'll still need to find other resources to fill in the blanks that the videos and exercises leave in your understanding -- this is why you'll always want to use Khan *and* an actual teacher). So let's say the average time is 20 minutes of video, and 100 minutes of exercise work, times 390, which is is 46,800, or 780 hours. An hour a day, 180 days a year, for a little more than four years -- basically, as all your friends are finishing high school.

If you're an average student who's just really determined to do it? Maybe at first it's 20 minutes for each video (watching them twice), 30 problems for each skill and 3 minutes per problem. But later on, I suspect it will become really difficult to get through the exercises with just Khan. This assumes you're *capable* of learning Integral Calculus (and all the topics that precede it). It's pretty complicated stuff, but I actually think that most people are capable of it, if sufficiently motivated. So the later topics might take an average student 30 minutes on the video, another hour researching topics elsewhere (or discussing with other teachers, tutors, or students), and 50 problems that take 5-10 minutes each, totalling 500 minutes or so per skill? So maybe an average of 300 minutes per skill, across all 390 skills -- that's 1950 hours, or 11+ years of work (at 180 hr/yr). You'd probably finish more slowly than your fellow students that went to high school and took 8 semesters of math in college.

It depends *SO* heavily upon your level of determination. Your natural mathematical ability (and your math education up to this point) matters too, but the effort you're willing to spend on the task is the single most important thing. How do you react when you get stuck in school? Do you get frustrated and give up, or do you grit your teeth and say "I will find a way to understand this!" If you're going to get through Khan, you need to be the latter type . . .

Good luck to you! And if you need a Coach on Khan, I'd be happy to volunteer (I already have 350+ students).

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How long does it take to complete Khan Academy's entire mathematics course starting at algebra? (2024)

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How long does it take to get through Khan Academy algebra? ›

Depends on how advanced and motivated you are. It has 17 topics and about 96 videos to watch. A rough estimate would be that every video takes 10 minutes so if you just decide to binge watch all Algebra 1 videos you would be done in 16 hours.

How long does it take to finish Khan Academy calculus? ›

The Calculus 1 course currently has 367 videos with a total runtime of about 37 hours. So at minimum it would take 37 hours just to watch all of the video content. There's also many exercises that go along with the videos, so you will need to factor that into your schedule as well.

How long does it take to complete pre algebra? ›

Note: This course was originally designed as a course in a Teacher Education program. Therefore, it might take more than 36 weeks, or 180 days, to complete. Depending on the level of your students, some units may go faster or slower than others.

How far does Khan Academy go in math? ›

Trusted content. Created by experts, Khan Academy's library of trusted, standards-aligned practice and lessons covers math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history, AP®, SAT®, and more.

How long does it take to learn all of Algebra 1? ›

Algebra 1 takes about 6 to 12 months to learn. How long it takes depends on the student's math background, natural ability in math, and the amount of time reserved for help each day.

How long should you do Khan Academy? ›

Students should spend at least 30 minutes per week actively learning on Khan Academy. Select 'Last 7 days' from the dropdown menu and then use the Total learning minutes column to quickly check the number of minutes students have spent learning on Khan Academy in the past week.

Is Khan Academy math a full curriculum? ›

We have full courses with learning and practice content. Our Math courses are arranged by subject, from Early Math to Linear Algebra, and by grade, from preschool through the end of high school, including the Integrated Math pathway for high school courses. We also have specific curriculum-aligned courses.

Is Khan Academy math good enough? ›

Is Khan Academy Good for Learning Math? Yes, Khan Academy is good for learning math. But a student shouldn't just use Khan Academy on its own. There's more to learning math that a student won't find on Khan Academy.

Is Khan Academy good enough for Calculus? ›

I recommend you go through all of the Khan Academy courses fully, completing all of the modules between Algebra I and Calculus. This will take time, but it will lay the foundation you need to do well in Calculus and give you critical problem-solving skills to answer more complex problems Calculus might give you.

What is harder Pre-Algebra or algebra? ›

Algebra has much more advanced concepts than pre-algebra. You learn about laws of exponents, logarithms, fundamental theorems, and complex numbers, conic sections, etc. Pre-algebra helps students to have the basic command of algebra topics.

What grade do most kids take Pre-Algebra? ›

Pre-algebra is a common name for a course in middle school mathematics in the United States, usually taught in the 7th grade or 8th grade. The objective of it is to prepare students for the study of algebra.

What is the average grade to start algebra? ›

Generally in 8th grade, but in some states, you could do algebra 1 in 7th and even 6th grade. Trust me, if I had a option to take algebra 1 in 6th grade, I would not have hesitated to take it.

What is better than Khan Academy for math? ›

Is there a better alternative to Khan Academy? –IXL is a good option for students who are looking for a self-paced learning platform. It offers a wide range of practice problems in math, science, social studies, and language arts.

Is Khan Academy math accurate? ›

Because the Khan Academy tests are actually released by The College Board, they are generally regarded as official and accurate material.

Is Khan Academy an accredited homeschool? ›

Khan Academy is not an accredited school and work done on the site does not count towards a diploma or degree program. Please be sure to be in contact with your state homeschooling organizations to be sure that you are meeting all requirements.

What grade is Khan Academy Algebra 1? ›

The Algebra 1 course, often taught in the 9th grade, covers Linear equations, inequalities, functions, and graphs; Systems of equations and inequalities; Extension of the concept of a function; Exponential models; and Quadratic equations, functions, and graphs.

Is Khan Academy enough to learn? ›

Overall, Khan Academy is a great resource for students who want to learn more about a certain subject, but it is far from an ideal learning environment for those attending formal classes.

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