Online math curricula
Online or Computer Curricula
Most of these are commercial programs, and the price may vary according to the number of students and the subscription time period.
Conquermaths
480 full audio/visual lessons presented by a real teacher, synchronised with animated graphics and backed up by full topic tests with instant marking and complete progress reports. 16 free trial lessons.
www.conquermaths.com/
Tablet Class
An online curriculum and math learning system. Includes videos lessons, course materials, review notes, practice worksheets, tests and answer keys. Courses offered are prealgebra, algebra 1 & 2, intermediate and college algebra, and GED math. $20/month or $90 a year. Free trial available.
www.tabletclass.com
ThinkWell - the next-generation textbook
Multimedia video lectures that take the place of a traditional textbook, plus automatically graded exercises & homework. Titles offered are from pre-algebra through calculus. The teacher on the videos is Edward Burger, who has a unique and intuitive approach to learning math.
www.thinkwell.com
Educator
A collection of academic lectures at an affordable price, including various algebra, calculus, and statistics courses. Educator's instructors are all experienced college professors. Students can learn at their own pace and pinpoint exactly where they need help.
www.educator.com
MathTV.com
Over 6,000 free, online video lessons for basic math, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. Videos also available in Spanish. Also includes online textbooks. I've written a review of MathTV lessons when they used to be offered on CDs.
www.mathtv.com/
BrightStorm Math
Over 2,000 free videos covering all high school math topics from algebra to calculus. Registration required (free).
Mathematics.com.au
500 animated maths lessons, worksheets, topic tests and worked solutions
covering the Australian High School curriculum. 16 lessons available to
trial online.
www.mathematics.com.au/
YourTeacher
A self-teaching online math system with over 450 comprehensive lessons consisting of audio/video clips, problems to solve, full solutions, worksheet, quiz, and more. Includes pre-algebra, algebra 1 & 2 and geometry. See also my review.
www.yourteacher.com/
WinPossible
Online courses for algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, trigonometry (more coming). Includes lessons, practice questions, quizzes, a question bank, and a forum. Prices from $10/month up.
www.winpossible.com
Explorelearning Math Gizmos
Math and science interactive "gizmos" that are accompanied with an exploration guide and assessment question. By subscription; a free 30-day trial.
www.explorelearning.com
Global Student Network
Provides a virtual curriculum delivered over the Internet, for grades 2-12. Has a free online demo.
www.globalstudentnetwork.com/homeschool/index.php
Whizz Education
Animated math lessons online for grades K-6 or KS1 and KS2; UK-based. Based on an initial assessment, the child will get a personalised programme of lessons, which is further adjusted depending on the child's progress.
www.whizz.com
Noetic Learning: StayAhead!
An individualized online self-paced program with daily interactive worksheet assignments for children in grades 3-5. The company also has LeapAhead! affordable summer math program.
www.noetic-learning.com/
MathScore
Online adaptive math practice environment with measurable student progress. From grade 1 to algebra. $14.95 per month for one student, 2nd student $5.
www.mathscore.com
IXL
Another child-friendly math practice environment with unlimited questions on over hundred math topics per grade. IXL tracks student progress and gives children virtual medals and awards. Covers grades PreK-5. $9.95/month for one student; each additional child $2.
www.ixl.com
Mathletics.com
A math practice website which offers basic online practice for all math topics in grades K-8 and also a live contest where students from all over the world compete against each other with mental math problems. Mathletics.com is also the organizer of World Math Day contest.
www.mathletics.com
iCoachMath
Online math practice system with lessons, explanations, practice and feedback. One-on-one math help also available. A free trial.
www.icoachmath.com
SmartKiddies.com
An online program developed by teachers. Includes video lessons, interactive maths activities, number challenges, worksheets, interactive assessments and exams.
www.smartkiddies.com/
Maths Power
Math software learning system, providing a complete curriculum. Created from the Australian syllabus.
www.mathspower.com.au
I Can Learn Online
Interactive, animated courses for math fundamentals, prealgebra, and algebra. By subscribing you get access to all three courses.
www.icanlearnonline.com/
Absorb Mathematics
Absorb Mathematics is an excellent interactive course written by Kadie Armstrong, a mathematician. The lessons in it contain interactivity, explanations, and quiz questions. The course concentrates on geometry and trigonometry but includes a few other topics as well. While most of the content is accessible by a fee only, some lessons are available as free samples.
www.absorblearning.com/mathematics/about.jsp
Tablet Class
Complete online course curriculum for pre-algebra and algebra that include instructional videos and thousands of math problems. $10/month for one student; discounts for 6 and 12-month plans.
www.tabletclass.com
Smart Tutor
A fun, online elementary program that helps your child build key skills in K-5th Grade Reading and Math. Includes an automated initial assessment, which allows for individualized curriculum.
$18/month for one student; discounts for additional students and 1-year plans.
www.SmartTutor.com
Braining Camp
An online middle school math software (for students ages 10-16) that includes interactive & realistic simulations, lots of visual representations, real world applications, and problem solving for all mathematics strands (algebra, geometry, numbers, data analysis, probability). Subscriptions $49 for 12 months.
www.brainingcamp.com
Future School
An online learning system (curriculum) for K-12, for both math and English. Includes skill tests, video lessons, reporting, and tutoring services. About $23/month for a single student or $35-$40/month for a family.
www.futureschool.com
Alcumus
Art of Problem Solving's online learning system. Alcumus offers students a customized learning experience, adjusting to student performance to deliver appropriate problems and lessons. It is specifically designed to provide high-performing students with a challenging curriculum appropriate to their abilities. To sign up you need to join a class; there's an online class set up at Let’s Play Math! open to all interested homeschoolers and self-directed learners.
www.ArtOfProblemsolving.com/Alcumus/Introduction.php
HSTutorials.net
Free animated and narrated math tutorials - pre-algebra, algebra 1, geometry.
www.hstutorials.net
HeyMath! E-Lessons Program
For grades 4-12, consists of online video lessons. A free trial.
www.heymath.com/main/productUS.jsp
Algebra Through Calculus Real Time Online Courses
The courses consist of real-time delivered video lessons where students can interact with the instructor. Lessons are also archived for future viewing.
www.globalmath.org
NutShellMath
A streaming whiteboard as well as the voice of a licensed teacher guide the student through problems in prealgebra, algebra 1, geometry, and algebra 2 textbooks. The student listens through and responds to interactive questions. 14-day free trial.
www.nutshellmath.com
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