SECULAR MATH ONLINE PROGRAMS
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Video Instruction
Online Media
Textbook Coursebook
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Teacher Support
MR. D MATH (HIGH SCHOOL)​
Secular, video based instruction + live class options
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Math, test prep, life skills, and more! Anyone who has struggled with the hard concepts will finally “GET IT” with Mr. D Live! Even on subjects that your child hates —and you hate it even more— both of you will relax and learn as your frustrations evaporate into thin air with Mr. D Live’s easy-to-grasp video tutorials and interactive online classes. Every lesson includes simple principles and instruction, as well as a unique and powerful, hands-on approach to understanding hard to grasp concepts that you won’t receive from any other program. - Publisher
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While I haven't used this curriculum myself, Mr. D math is by far one of the most highly mentioned math programs in the forums. For students who need live support, this program is a fantastic option as there are live sessions available for a very reasonable cost. The virtual courses are NCAA approved.
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COST: Approx. $200 per class + $29 p/mo for virtual instruction
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ENROLLMENT/REGISTRATION: Limited dates for virtual instruction; rolling enrollment for self-paced
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SUBJECTS: High School Math, SAT Prep
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INSTRUCTION: Virtual Classroom and/or Self-Paced Options​
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INTEGRATED GRADING & ASSESSMENTS: Yes​
PROGRESS TRACKING: Fully Integrated
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PRINTABLES/ENRICHMENT: Yes
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AFFILIATION: Secular
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INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT: YES!
THINKWELL (6 - 12)​
Secular, video based instruction + live tutoring available; rigorous
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Each Thinkwell course has a robust collection of complete, rigorous 5-10 minute lesson videos. Stop, start, rewind and replay the lesson videos as many times as you like. Each video has illustrations, synchronized artwork, key ideas, and definitions of important terms. Closed captioning is available for all videos as well as printable transcripts of the lesson. Students learn by doing. Thinkwell has thousands of automatically graded exercises with step-by-step explanations for students to drill and practice the concepts presented in the video lesson. Take the exercise once or as many times as you like. - Publisher
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Thinkwell is geared to students who want a rigorous math experience or for students preparing for college level math courses. They offer a variety of intensive courses that provide thorough, well-explained concepts with excellent visuals. Weekly "office hours" are available at a reasonable rate to students who need extra support.
COST: Approx. $160 per class + live office hours available for $34.95 per month.
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ENROLLMENT: Rolling, Self-Paced
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SUBJECTS: Math + Math Electives
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INSTRUCTION: Virtual Classroom and/or Self-Paced Options​
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INTEGRATED GRADING & ASSESSMENTS: Yes​
PROGRESS TRACKING: Fully Integrated
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PRINTABLES/ENRICHMENT: Yes
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AFFILIATION: Secular
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INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT: YES!
TEACHING TEXTBOOKS (3 - 12)​
Secular, APP-based program with optional workbook.
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"TT is the only homeschool math curriculum that does everything for the mom. Specifically, each Teaching Textbook both grades AND teaches. Most homeschool math programs don’t do either and only a few do one of the two. But none grade every single problem and teach a student how to do every single problem (using multimedia step-by-step tutorials). Because TT does “the whole job” for math, it can’t be compared cost-wise with other homeschool math curricula. In fact, it’s much fairer to compare TT to a tutor and on that basis, TT is also an incredible value."
COST: Variable, dependent on level; approx. $45 - 80 per course.
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ENROLLMENT: Rolling, Self-Paced
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SUBJECTS: Math + Math Electives
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INSTRUCTION: App-based multi-media​
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INTEGRATED GRADING & ASSESSMENTS: Yes​
PROGRESS TRACKING: Fully Integrated
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PRINTABLES/ENRICHMENT: Optional workbook
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AFFILIATION: Secular
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INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT: Phone-based tutoring