Algebra 1 Online Course

Algebra 1 Online Course

$159.00 


This course includes:
20+ hours of video instruction Exams, quizzes, & 1000s of exercises
Downloadable notes & worksheets 12 months unlimited access
Access on mobile Certificate of completion & grade report
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Thinkwell's Algebra 1 with Professor Edward Burger

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Students develop a deep understanding of Algebra through our engaging video lessons (no textbook required!) by acclaimed professor and mathematician Edward Burger. He's smart and funny, and his multimedia lessons work with any learning style. It's like having your own world-class University Professor at your side. His step-by-step lessons focus on examples and real-world applications, which makes learning algebra fun and easy.

Advanced students should check out Honors Algebra 1.  Here is a comparison of Algebra 1 to Honors Algebra 1.  You can read reviews of our math courses here.

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Course Features

Video Lessons

300 engaging 5-7 minute lesson videos
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Lesson Plan

Detailed, 36-week lesson plan and schedule
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Assessments

Automatically graded quizzes and tests
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Notes & Worksheets

Illustrated course notes, worksheets & answer keys
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"My highschool students are using Thinkwell Algebra and PreAlgebra this year in our homeschool. This is our first experience with this product and I have to say I am impressed. Both of my son and my daughter enjoy Professor Burger's method of teaching and his lighthearted delivery. My kids have asked me not to switch from Thinkwell as their main curriculum. As a parent I appreciate that I don't have to beg my children to do math. They do it on their own with no complaints. That is a huge compliment in itself.”
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Course Overview

What You Get

  • 12-month, online subscription to our complete Algebra 1 course
  • 36-week, day-by-day course lesson plan
  • 75+ course lessons with 280+ streaming videos
  • Automatically graded drill-and-practice exercises with step-by-step answer feedback
  • Downloadable, printable course worksheets & answer keys
  • Automatically graded section quizzes
  • Chapter & Practice tests, a Midterm & Final Exam
  • Animated interactivities....and more!

How It Works

  • Purchase Thinkwell's Algebra 1 through our online store
  • Create an account username and password which will give you access to the online Algebra 1 course section
  • Activate your 12-month subscription when you're ready
  • Login to the course website to access the online course materials, including streaming video lessons, exercises, quizzes, tests and more
  • Access your course anytime, anywhere, from any device
  • Your work is automatically tracked and updated in real-time
  • Grade reports and certificates of completion are available at request
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Thinkwell's Algebra 1 Author, Edward Burger

Learn from award-winning mathematician and Dr. Edward Burger

It's like having a world-class college professor right by your side.

  • "Global Hero in Education" by Microsoft Corporation
  • "America's Best Math Teacher" by Reader's Digest
  • Robert Foster Cherry Award Winner for Great Teaching
  • Author of The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking and Making Up Your Own Mind: Thinking Effectively Through Creative Problem Solving
  • A leader on thinking, innovation, and creativity
Thinkwell's 36-week Syllabus for Online Algebra 1
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1: The Language of Algebra

1.1 The Language of Algebra
1.1.1 Variables and Expressions
1.1.2 Adding and Subtracting Real Numbers
1.1.3 Multiplying and Dividing Real Numbers

2: The Language of Algebra (continued)

1.1 The Language of Algebra
1.1.4 Powers and Exponents
1.1.5 Square Roots and Real Numbers
Quiz – 1.1

3: Tools of Algebra

1.2 Tools of Algebra
1.2.1 Set Theory
1.2.2 Order of Operations
1.2.3 Simplifying Expressions
1.2.4 Introduction to Functions
Quiz – 1.2

4: Assessment

Practice Test – 1.1 & 1.2
Test – 1.1 & 1.2

5: Solving Equations

2.1 Solving Equations
2.1.1 Addition and Subtraction Equations
2.1.2 Multiplication and Division Equations
2.1.3 Solving Two-Step Equations

6: Solving Equations (continued)

2.1 Solving Equations
2.1.4 Solving Multi-Step Equations
2.1.5 Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
Quiz – 2.1

7: Proportion and Percent

2.2 Proportion and Percent
2.2.1 Rates, Ratios, and Proportions
2.2.2 Applications of Proportion
2.2.3 Percents

8: Proportion and Percent (continued)

2.2 Proportion and Percent
2.2.4 Applications of Percent
2.2.5 Percent Increase and Decrease
Quiz – 2.2

9: Assessment

Practice Test – 2.1 & 2.2
Test – 2.1 & 2.2

10: Introduction to Inequalities

3.1 Introduction to Inequalities
3.1.1 Graphing and Writing Inequalities
3.1.2 Solving Inequalities by Adding or Subtracting
3.1.3 Solving Inequalities by Multiplying or Dividing
Quiz – 3.1

11: Multi-Step and Compound Inequalities

3.2 Multi-Step and Compound Inequalities
3.2.1 Solving Two-Step and Multi-Step Inequalities
3.2.2 Solving Inequalities with Variables on Both Sides
3.2.3 Solving Compound Inequalities
Quiz – 3.2

12: Assessment

Practice Test – 3.1 & 3.2
Test – 3.1 & 3.2

13: Introduction to Functions

4.1 Introduction to Functions
4.1.1 Graphing Relationships
4.1.2 Relations and Functions
4.1.3 Writing Function Rules
Quiz – 4.1

14: Applying Functions

4.2 Applying Functions
4.2.1 Graphing Functions
4.2.2 Scatter Plots and Trend Lines
Quiz – 4.2

15: Assessment

Practice Test – 4.1 & 4.2
Test – 4.1 & 4.2

16: Characteristics of Linear Functions

5.1 Characteristics of Linear Functions
5.1.1 Identifying Linear Functions
5.1.2 Using Intercepts
5.1.3 Rate of Change and Slope
5.1.4 The Slope Formula
Quiz – 5.1

17: Using Linear Functions

5.2 Using Linear Functions
5.2.1 Slope-Intercept Form
5.2.2 Point-Slope Form
5.2.3 Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
5.2.4 Transforming Linear Functions
Quiz – 5.2

18: Assessment & Midterm

Practice Test – 5.1 & 5.2
Test – 5.1 & 5.2
Practice Midterm Exam (covers modules 1 – 18)
Midterm Exam – (covers modules 1 – 18)

19: Systems of Linear Equations

6.1 Systems of Linear Equations
6.1.1 Solving Systems by Graphing
6.1.2 Solving Systems by Substitution
6.1.3 Solving Systems by Elimination

20: Systems of Linear Equations (Continued)

6.1.4 Solving Special Systems
6.1.5 Applying Systems
6.1 Review Worksheet
Quiz – 6.1

21: Linear Inequalities

6.2 Linear Inequalities
6.2.1 Graphing Linear Inequalities
6.2.2 Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities
6.2 Review Worksheet
Quiz – 6.2

22: Assessment

Practice Test – 6.1 & 6.2
Test – 6.1 & 6.2

23: Exponents

7.1 Exponents
7.1.1 Product and Power Properties of Exponents
7.1.2 Integer Exponents
7.1.3 Quotient Properties of Exponents
7.1.4 An Application of Exponents: Scientific Notation
7.1 Review Worksheet, Part 1
7.1 Review Worksheet, Part 2
Quiz – 7.1

24: Polynomials

7.2 Polynomials
7.2.1 Polynomials
7.2.2 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
7.2.3 Multiplying Polynomials by Monomials
7.2.4 Multiplying Binomials
7.2 Review Worksheet, Part 1
7.2 Review Worksheet, Part 2
Quiz – 7.2

25: Assessment

Practice Test – 7.1 & 7.2
Test – 7.1 & 7.2

26: Factoring Methods

8.1 Factoring Methods
8.1.1 Factors and Greatest Common Factors
8.1.2 Factoring by GCF
8.1.3 Factoring x2 + bx + c
8.1.4 Factoring ax2 + bx + c
8.1 Review Worksheet, Part 1
8.1 Review Worksheet, Part 2
Quiz – 8.1

27: Applying Factoring Methods

8.2 Applying Factoring Methods
8.2.1 Factoring Special Products
8.2.2 Choosing a Factoring Method
8.2 Review Worksheet
Quiz – 8.2

28: Assessment

Practice Test – 8.1 & 8.2
Test – 8.1 & 8.2

29: Quadratic Functions

9.1 Quadratic Functions
9.1.1 Identifying Quadratic Functions
9.1.2 Characteristics of Quadratic Functions
9.1.3 Graphing Quadratic Functions
9.1.4 Transforming Quadratic Functions
9.1 Review Worksheet
Quiz – 9.1

30: Solving Quadratic Equations

9.2 Solving Quadratic Equations
9.2.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing
9.2.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
9.2.3 Solving Quadratic Equations by Using Square Roots

31: Solving Quadratic Equations (Continued)

9.2.4 Completing the Square
9.2.5 The Quadratic Formula
9.2.6 The Discriminant
9.2 Review Worksheet, Part 1
9.2 Review Worksheet, Part 2
Quiz – 9.2

32: Assessment

Practice Test – 9.1 & 9.2
Test – 9.1 & 9.2

33: Probability

10.1 Probability
10.1.1 Experimental Probability
10.1.2 Theoretical Probability
10.1.3 Independent and Dependent Events
10.1.4 Combinations and Permutations
10.1 Review Worksheet
Quiz – 10.1

34: Data Analysis

10.2 Data Analysis
10.2.1 Bar, Circle, and Line Graphs
10.2.2 Stem-and-Leaf Plots and Histograms
10.2.3 Mean, Median, Mode, and Range
10.2.4 Box-and-Whisker Plots
10.2 Review Worksheet
Quiz – 10.2

35: Assessment

Practice Test – 10.1 & 10.2
Test – 10.1 & 10.2

36: Final Assessment

Practice Final Exam
Final Exam
Frequently Asked Questions About Thinkwell's Algebra 1

How do Thinkwell courses work?

Your student watches a 5-10 minute online video lesson and then completes the automatically graded exercises for the topic. You'll get instant correct-answer feedback. Then move on to the next lesson! The courses are self-paced, or you can use the daily lesson plans. Just like a textbook, you can choose where to start and end, or follow the standard table of contents.

When does my 12-month online subscription start?

It starts when you're ready. You can have instant access to your online subscription when you purchase online, or you can purchase now and start later.

What math courses should a student take?

A typical sequence of secondary math courses completed by a college-bound student is: Grade 6 Math > Grade 7 Math > Grade 8 Math > Algebra 1 > Geometry > Algebra 2 > Precalculus. For students looking to include Calculus as part of their high school curriculum and are able to complete Grade 7 Math in 6th grade, the sequence can be: Grade 7 Math > Prealgebra > Algebra 1 > Geometry > Algebra 2 > Precalculus > Calculus.

Is Thinkwell’s Algebra 1 appropriate for my accelerated student?

For advanced students, check out our Algebra 1 Honors course.

Does my student get school credit for Thinkwell’s Algebra 1?

No, only schools are accredited and Thinkwell is not a school, though many accredited schools use Thinkwell.

Does Thinkwell Algebra 1 meet state standards?

Some states set standards for what topics should be taught in a particular course. Thinkwell does not have a course version for each state. Instead, the course is built to national standards to be inclusive of all states. View the content, standards, and objectives for our Algebra 1 course HERE. Websites such as www.achieve.org can help you determine your state's standards.

What if my student needs access to the course for more than 12 months?

You can purchase extra time in one-month, three-month, and six-month increments.

Can I share access with more than one student?

The courses are designed and licensed to accommodate one student per username and password; additional students need to purchase online access. This allows parents to keep track of each student's progress and grades.

How long does it take to complete Thinkwell’s Algebra 1 course?

The pace of your course is up to you, but most students will schedule one school year.

Can I see my grade?

Thinkwell’s course software tracks everything your student does. When logged in, your student can click "My Grades" to see their progress.

How are grades calculated?

The course grade is calculated this way: Quizzes: 30%, Chapter tests: 30%, Midterm: 20%, and Final: 20%.

What is acceptable performance on the exams?

As a home-school parent, you decide the level of performance you want your student to achieve; the course does not limit access to topics based on performance on prior topics.

Can I get a transcript?

Yes, there's a final grade report print option in the My Grades section. Contact techsupport@thinkwell.com with any questions.

What if I change my mind and want to do a different math course, can I change?

If you discover that you should be in a different course, contact techsupport@thinkwell.com within one week of purchase and we will move you to the appropriate course.

Can I print the exercises?

Yes, but completing the exercises online provides immediate correct answer feedback and automatic scoring, so we recommend answering the exercises online.

Are exercises multiple choice?

Most of the exercises are multiple choice and they are graded automatically with correct answer solutions.

Is Thinkwell's Algebra 1 Math built on "continuous review?"

Thinkwell's Algebra 1 is carefully constructed to build on previous knowledge, reinforcing key concepts every step of the way. It is not only a reflection of empirically effective instruction, but also reflects Dr Burger’s philosophies learned over a career of teaching mathematics, emphasizing a solid foundation that addresses why students need to learn certain concepts. Finally, Thinkwell Algebra 1 is intentionally designed to work for a wide variety of learning styles.

What is Thinkwell's Refund Policy?

We offer a full refund of 12-month subscription purchases within 14 days of purchase, no questions asked. For Essential Review courses, the refund period is 3 days. Optional printed materials are printed on demand and the sales are final.

How does my school review this course?

Should your school need to review a Thinkwell course for any reason, have the school contact techsupport@thinkwell.com and we can provide them access to a demo site.

Do I get credits for a Thinkwell course?

Generally, only schools can award credits, and Thinkwell is not a school. We can provide you with a certificate of completion and a grade report. However, if you’re pursuing credit with a particular school or institution, it might be helpful to know that Thinkwell math courses are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) as a Supplementary Education Program. For California students, Thinkwell is also an approved A-G online publisher. Learn more about our accreditation HERE.

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