Live Online Math Classes for Homeschoolers 2022-23
Our Live Online Math Classes for Homeschoolers run for the 2022-23 school year. Get credit for homeschool algebra 2, homeschool algebra 1, middle school math, and high school math while homeschooling with a live teacher in weekly class meetings on Zoom.
Join us starting in January for 2023 for our “Integrated Math” series. Integrated Pre-Algebra meets Mondays at 2:05 PST/5:05 EST starting on January 23, 2023. Integrated Algebra 1 meets Tuesdays at 2:05 PST/5:05 EST starting on January 24, 2023. Integrated Algebra 2 meets Wednesdays at 2:05 PST/5:05 EST starting on January 25, 2023.
We start with an optional parent orientation meeting.
2022-23 Homeschool Math Online Curriculum
Scroll down for detailed online math course info.
- Integrated Algebra 2 Homeschool Curriculum Live (Homeschool Math Online for 10th Grade Math/High School) meets live on Zoom on Wednesdays from 2:05-2:55 PM PST / 5:05-5:55 PM EST starting on January 25, 2023.
- Integrated Algebra 1 Homeschool Curriculum Live (Homeschool Math Online for 9th Grade Math/High School) meets live on Zoom on Tuesdays from 2:05-2:55 PM PST / 5:05-5:55 PM EST starting on January 24, 2023.
- Integrated Pre Algebra Homeschool Curriculum Live (Homeschool Math Online for 8th Grade Math/Middle School) meets live on Zoom on Mondays from 2:05-2:55 PM PST / 5:05-5:55 PM EST starting on January 23, 2023.
How To Sign Up for Live Online Math Classes?
The easiest way to sign up for a live online math class is to have a Homeschool Orientation call with Dr. Scott. He’ll help you complete the simple enrollment paperwork in just a few minutes, and you’ll be sure your learner gets into the right math class at the right time.
Course Data: Integrated Algebra 1 Live
Live Online Classes: Yes. Instructor-led on Zoom, live.
Spring Schedule: See course calendar.
Time commitment: 3-4 hours total, weekly.
Materials Included: Includes printable pdf worksheets, answer keys, exams, homework explainer videos, and certificate with grade.
Requirements: Paper; pencil; printer; scanner; Zoom app; device with working microphone and camera; internet connection (low bandwidth OK).
Pricing: See our simple Pricing Table.
Added Cost: None.
Course Data: Integrated Algebra 2 Live
Live Online Classes: Yes. Instructor-led on Zoom, live.
Spring Schedule: See course calendar.
Time commitment: 3-5 hours total, weekly.
Materials Included: Includes printable pdf worksheets, answer keys, homework explainer videos, and certificate with grade.
Requirements: Paper; pencil; printer; scanner; Zoom app; device with working microphone and camera; internet connection (low bandwidth OK).
Pricing: See our simple Pricing Table.
Added Cost: None.
Course Data: Integrated Pre-Algebra Live
Live Online Classes: Yes. Instructor-led on Zoom, live.
Spring Schedule: See course calendar.
Time commitment: 2-4 hours total, weekly.
Materials Included: Includes printable pdf worksheets, answer keys, exams, homework explainer videos, and certificate with grade.
Requirements: Paper; pencil; printer; scanner; Zoom app; device with working microphone and camera; internet connection (low bandwidth OK).
Pricing: See our simple Pricing Table.
Added Cost: None.
Course Data: Algebra 1 Live
Live Online Classes: Yes. Instructor-led on Zoom, live.
2022-23 Schedule: Tuesdays, 2:05-2:55 PM PST, starts 9/13/2022.
Sequence: Fall 2022 Algebra 1 Live then Spring 2023 Algebra 1 Chemistry Problems makes a year for high school math credit.
Time commitment: 3-4 hours total, weekly.
Materials Included: Includes printable pdf worksheets, answer keys, exams, homework explainer videos, and certificate with grade.
Requirements: Paper; pencil; printer; scanner; Zoom app; device with working microphone and camera; internet connection (low bandwidth OK).
Pricing: See our simple Pricing Table.
Added Cost: None.
Course Data: Algebra 2 Live
Live Online Classes: Yes. Instructor-led on Zoom, live.
2022-23 Schedule: Wednesdays, 2:05-2:55 PM PST, starts 9/7/2022.
Sequence: Fall 2022 Algebra 2 Live then Spring 2023 Algebra 2 Physics Problems makes a year for high school math credit.
Time commitment: 3-5 hours total, weekly.
Materials Included: Includes printable pdf worksheets, answer keys, homework explainer videos, and certificate with grade.
Requirements: Paper; pencil; printer; scanner; Zoom app; device with working microphone and camera; internet connection (low bandwidth OK).
Pricing: See our simple Pricing Table.
Added Cost: None.
Course Data: Pre-Algebra Live
Live Online Classes: Yes. Instructor-led on Zoom, live.
2022-23 Schedule: Mondays, 2:05-2:55 PM PST, starts 9/12/2022.
Sequence: Fall 2022 Pre-Algebra Live then Spring 2023 Pre-Algebra Science Units makes a year for middle school math credit.
Time commitment: 2-4 hours total, weekly.
Materials Included: Includes printable pdf worksheets, answer keys, exams, homework explainer videos, and certificate with grade.
Requirements: Paper; pencil; printer; scanner; Zoom app; device with working microphone and camera; internet connection (low bandwidth OK).
Pricing: See our simple Pricing Table.
Added Cost: None.
Course Breakdown for 2022-23 Live Online Math Classes for Homeschoolers
Homeschool Math with a Live Teacher on Zoom.
Our instructor-led, Live Online Math Classes for Homeschoolers are a sequence of 3 yearlong courses focusing on preparing for and mastering the important algebra techniques. There’s a practical focus on the college prep math actually used in science, business, and your other, non-math school courses. The problem sets show learners how to see and analyze the patterns in math, to “get” the big picture, if you will, without getting lost in the obscure equations and weird notation found in other all those other homeschool math programs.
The live math classes start with Pre-Algebra Live, covering the critical middle school math fundamentals that are often part of an 8th grade homeschool math curriculum. Some important recent studies have shown that it’s difficult to get a good science education, get into college, or even graduate high school if there isn’t some exposure to algebra by the 8th grade level.
Algebra 1 Live covers the high school math fundamentals that are often a 9th grade online math curriculum for homeschool, and Algebra 2 Live is the continuation course providing a second year of more advanced high school algebra topics that are often covered in a 10th grade online homeschool math curriculum.
Regardless of age or grade, it’s critical to make sure that your learner starts at the appropriate level of our Live Online Math Classes for Homeschoolers. The best way to find the right course at the right time is to have a brief Homeschool Orientation with Dr. Scott, the course series creator. Plus you’ll get the reduced pricing explained in our simple Pricing Table for our Live Learning courses.
Spring 2023 (Jan-May) Schedules for Live Online Math Classes for Homeschoolers
Please see the 2022-23 course tracks page for class times and dates for homeschool math online courses, or click into the schedules below. The continuation courses to complete the school year are shown on the Spring 2023 schedules page.
Click for Integrated Pre Algebra Homeschool Curriculum Live (Homeschool Math Online for 8th Grade Math/Middle School) schedules. This is a Homeschool Math Online Class for 8th Grade Math/Middle School meeting live on Zoom on Mondays from 2:05-2:55 PM PST / 5:05-5:55 PM EST starting on January 23, 2023.
Click for Integrated Algebra 1 Homeschool Curriculum Live (Homeschool Math Online for 9th Grade Math/High School) schedules. This is a Homeschool Math Online for 9th Grade Math/High School meeting live on Zoom on Tuesdays from 2:05-2:55 PM PST / 5:05-5:55 PM EST starting on January 24, 2023.
Click for Integrated Algebra 2 Homeschool Curriculum Live (Homeschool Math Online for 10th Grade Math/High School) schedules. This is a Homeschool Math Online for 10th Grade Math/High School meeting live on Zoom on Wednesdays from 2:05-2:55 PM PST / 5:05-5:55 PM EST starting on January 24, 2023.
Fall 2022 (Sept-Dec) Schedules for Live Online Math Classes for Homeschoolers
Please see the 2022-23 course tracks page for class times and dates for homeschool math online courses, or click into the schedules below. The continuation courses to complete the school year are shown on the Spring 2023 schedules page.
Click for Pre Algebra Homeschool Curriculum Live (Homeschool Math Online for 8th Grade Math/Middle School) schedules. This is a Homeschool Math Online Class for 8th Grade Math/Middle School meeting live on Zoom on Mondays from 2:05-2:55 PM PST / 5:05-5:55 PM EST starting on September 19, 2022 through May 23, 2023.
Click for Algebra 1 Homeschool Curriculum Live (Homeschool Math Online for 9th Grade Math/High School) schedules. This is a Homeschool Math Online for 9th Grade Math/High School meeting live on Zoom on Tuesdays from 2:05-2:55 PM PST / 5:05-5:55 PM EST starting on September 20, 2022 through May 24, 2023.
Click for Algebra 2 Homeschool Curriculum Live (Homeschool Math Online for 10th Grade Math/High School) schedules. This is a Homeschool Math Online for 10th Grade Math/High School meeting live on Zoom on Wednesdays from 2:05-2:55 PM PST / 5:05-5:55 PM EST starting on September 14, 2022 through May 25, 2023.
About the Homeschool Math Curriculum Creator
Hi, I’m Dr. Scott, creator of the homeschool math curriculum focusing on Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2.
As a former college science professor, I know exactly how many math learning gaps are out there. I made these live online math courses to fill in all those algebra gaps for homeschoolers planning to go to college.
I created an intuitive course based on spotting obvious patterns in numbers. That’s what math really is, by the way. It’s just a way to see patterns in numbers. We’ll keep it simple by mostly focusing on small, simple numbers so that we can get the big ideas of algebra across as clearly as possible. The course is based on methods of modern neuroscience to teach math to kids in a way that can be learned naturally, by processing patterns.
Pre-Algebra Homeschool Curriculum Topics
The pre-algebra topics tie in to classic science units problems, including a technique known as dimensional analysis, which will be explored in the second part of the course. You may have heard that math is used in science… that math, more often than not, would be something called dimensional analysis. You really just cannot do science without it, so it’s the big focus of the whole second half of the course.
Finally, the second half of the course will focus on applying the methods of pre algebra to classic science analysis problems falling under the technique known as dimensional analysis, to provide context to the course.
Problem Set 1: Numbers, Order of Operations
Order of Operations
PS1.1 Addition in Any Order
PS1.2 Multiplication with Negatives
PS1.3 Multiplication Identity and Negation
PS1.4 Division with Negatives
PS1.5 Division Identity and Negation
PS1.6 Example with Mixed Operations
PS1.7 More Mixed Operations
PS1.8 Multiplying Repeated Negative Numbers
Problem Set 2: Numbers, Distributing, Exponents
Learning Patterns in Math
PS2.1 Squares
PS2.2 Parentheses Prevent Ambiguity
PS2.3 Cubes
PS2.4 Powers of Ten
PS2.5 Powers of Negative Two
Analogy for Why We Distribute
PS2.6 Distributing a Negative Sign
PS2.7 Typical Distribution (IMPORTANT)
PS2.8 Zero and One to a Power
PS2.9 Powers Multiplied
PS2.10 Powers Raised to a Power
Problem Set 3: Powers of Ten, Absolute Value & Square Roots
Scientific Notation
PS3.1 Scientific Notation Is Powers of Ten
PS3.2 Negative Powers
PS3.3 Base for Positive and Negative Numbers
PS3.4 Converting Simple Numbers to Scientific Format
PS3.5 The Decimal Point
PS3.6 Converting General Numbers to Scientific Format
Two Answers for One Problem
PS3.7 Absolute Value
PS3.8 Almost a Real Algebra Problem
PS3.9 Square Roots
Problem Set 4: Fractions the Easy Way
Fractions, Oh My!
PS4.1 Negative Exponents Are Fractions
PS4.2 Exponents that Cancel Out
PS4.3 How to Multiply Fractions
PS4.4 Fractions Inside Fractions
PS4.5 Cross Multiplication (SUPER USEFUL)
PS4.6 Adding Fractions
Algebra 1 Homeschool Curriculum Topics
The algebra 1 homeschool curriculum topics are outlined below. The algebra 1 topics tie in to classic chemistry problems, including using the many equations found in a chemistry, which will be explored in the second part of the course.
The course builds toward solving quadratic equations 3 different ways, each with it’s own strengths and weaknesses. We will learn about solving equations by factoring, finding roots using the quadratic equation, and also using a computer to solve the equation. We will compare and contrast the differences between the methods, and gain some perspective on which method is faster for a given case. Interestingly, we’ll find that the computer or calculator, while useful, usually isn’t the easiest, fastest or even best way to solve an equation. There’s still plenty of room for good old fashioned algebra, written out by hand, in the modern world!
We will also focus on another algebra dilemma. In algebra, a problem doesn’t necessarily have an answer. A problem might have an answer, but it also might not. Then again, a problem, if it’s quadratic, could have even 2 answers. So, there could be 0, 1, or 2 correct answers to a problem. It’s a big deal in algebra not just to get a correct answer, but the correct number of correct answers. We’ll focus on breaking down these different cases to make it easy to tell which is which.
Finally, the second half of the course will focus on applying the methods of algebra 1 to classic chemistry problems, to provide context to the course.
Problem Set 5: Finally Some Algebra
Solving for Unknown x
PS5.1 Solving for x with Identities
PS5.2 Solving for x
PS5.3 Collecting Terms
PS5.4 Distribution in Algebra
PS5.5 Cross Multiplication to Solve for x
PS5.6 Two Solutions to One Problem
PS5.7 Squares and Cubes
Problem Set 6: Factoring Perfect Squares
Factoring is the Reverse of Distributing
PS6.1 Distributing Perfect Squares (NECESSARY TO MOVE ON)
PS6.2 Factoring Perfect Squares (NECESSARY TO MOVE ON)
PS6.3 Distributing a Constant for Perfect Squares
PS6.4 Factoring a Constant from Perfect Squares
PS6.5 Distributing Perfect Squares with a Cubic
PS6.6 Factoring Perfect Squares with a Cubic
PS6.7 Factoring Perfect Squares with a Quartic
PS6.8 Distributing Perfect Squares with Square Roots
PS6.9 Factoring Perfect Squares with Square Roots
PS6.10 Distributing Perfect Squares with Reversed Signs
PS6.11 Factoring Perfect Squares with Reversed Signs
Problem Set 7: Factoring Expressions
Factoring is Systematic
PS7.1 Expand Means Distribute
PS7.2 Factoring Undoes Distributing
PS7.3 More Expansion
PS7.4 More Factoring
PS7.5 Expanding with Two Plus Signs (NECESSARY TO MOVE ON)
PS7.6 Factoring with Two Plus Signs (NECESSARY TO MOVE ON)
PS7.7 Expanding with Two Minus Signs
PS7.8 Factoring with Two Minus Signs
PS7.9 Expanding with Two Opposite Signs
PS7.10 Factoring with Two Opposite Signs
Problem Set 8: Factoring Equations
Equations vs. Expressions
PS8.1 Solving Perfect Squares
PS8.2 Solving for One vs Two Answers
PS8.3 Solving by Factoring a Constant
PS8.4 Solving with Factors with Two Plus Signs
PS8.5 Solving with Factors with Two Minus Signs
PS8.6 Solving with Factors with Two Opposite Signs
Problem Set 9: The Quadratic Equation
There Can Be Zero, One, or Two Answers
PS9.1 Quadratic Equation with Easily Factored Answers
PS9.2 Right Hand Side Must Be Zero
PS9.3 An Easier Way to Solve Perfect Squares
PS9.4 Some Nasty, Correct Answers Plus a Joke
Algebra 2 Homeschool Curriculum Topics
The algebra 2 homeschool curriculum topics are outlined below. The algebra 2 topics tie in to classic physics problems, including analyzing the equations of motion, which will be explored in the second part of the course. Vector math and elementary trigonometry will be applied to various physics math problems as well.
The course will focus on plotting and visualizing the various “conic sections” found in algebra. We’ll learn to plot on graph paper by hand, and we’ll also learn to plot using the desmos calculator, a free, popular and powerful online plotting app. The course will focus on how the graphical methods from algebra can be applied to real world science and business problems.
Finally, the second half of the course will focus on applying the methods of algebra 2 to classic physics problems, to provide context to the course.
Problem Set 1: Plotting Lines by Hand
Plotting Lines by Hand
PS1.1 The 45 degree Lines
PS1.2 Lines Rotated Toward Vertical
PS1.3 Lines Rotates Toward Horizontal
4 Quadrants (Correction)
PS1.4 Equation for a Line
PS1.5 What’s the slope?
PS1.6 The Constant Is the y-intercept, b
PS1.7-8 Familes of Lines Rotated Toward Horizontal
PS1.9-10 Familes of Lines Rotated Toward Vertical
PS1.11 Lines Not Through the Origin
PS1.12 -13 What’s the slope and intercept?
PS1.14 Plotting Parallel Lines at 45 degrees
PS1.15 Plotting Parallel Lines at -45 degrees
PS1.16 Plotting Parallel Lines
PS1.17 You Gotta Have y Alone on the Left
PS1.18 Free(hand) Style
Problem Set 2: Plotting Lines and Simple Parabolas with a Computer
Plotting Lines and Simple Parabolas with a Computer
PS2.1 Plotting Symmetric Lines by Hand
Graphing with desmos.com/calculator
PS2.2 Plotting Symmetric Lines with a Computer
PS2.3 Plotting More Symmetric Lines with a Computer
PS2.4 Horizontal and Vertical Lines
PS2.5 Inscribing a Shape with Lines
PS2.6 Analysis of a Parabola
PS2.7-8 Plotting Parabolas with a Computer
Problem Set 3: Plotting Polynomial Functions
Plotting Polynomial Functions
PS3.1 Domain, Range and Functions
PS3.2 Four basic parabolas
PS3.3 Saying f(x) Is the Same as y… for Functions
PS3.4-5 Lines are Functions (with One Exception)
PS3.6 Four Basic Absolute Values
PS3.7 Four Basis Cubics
PS3.8 Zeros for Cubics
PS3.9 Multiplicity for Cubics
PS3.10 Cubics That Aren’t Already Factored
PS3.11 Limiting Behavior for Even Powers
PS3.12 Limiting Behavior for Odd Powers
PS3.13 Polynomials with Multiplicity 1
PS3.14 Polynomials with Multiplicity 1, 2 & 3
Problem Set 4: Plotting Parabolas by Hand Using the Vertex
Plotting Parabolas by Hand Using the Vertex
PS4.1 Plotting Some Points on a Parabola
PS4.2 f(x) Is the Same Thing as y
PS4.3-4 Wider and Narrower Parabolas
PS4.5-6 Moving the Parabola Up and Down
PS4.7-8 Moving the Downward Opening Parabola Up and Down
PS4.9 Moving the Parabola Left
PS4.10 Moving the Parabola Right
PS4.11 Plotting a Parabola with the Vertex and Checking the Zeros
PS4.12 Plotting a Parabola with the Vertex and Zeros
Problem Set 5: Modeling with the Parabola
Modeling with the Parabola
PS5.1 Parabolic Flight Paths
PS5.2 The Fully Adjustable Parabola
PS5.3 Satellite Dish Designs
Problem Set 6: Plotting Conic Sections
Plotting Conic Sections
PS6.1 Distance Formula
PS6.2-3 The Circle
PS6.4 Radius and Center for Circles
PS6.5 Standard Form for the Circle
PS6.6 The Ellipse
How to Make an Ellipse
PS6.7 Standard Form for the Ellipse
PS6.8 Plotting Ellipses
PS6.9 Plotting Vertical Asymptotes
PS6.10 Analyzing Asymptotes
PS6.11-12 Standard Form for the Hyperbolas
Problem Set 7: Logs and Exponential Functions
Logarithms are Exponents
PS7.1-4 Exponents Stuff You Already Know
PS7.5-6 Log Means the Exponent
PS7.7 Semi-log plots: Element Abundance
PS7.8 Log scale: The Richter Scale
PS7.9 Log Table: Positive Values
PS7.11 Log Table: Negative Values
PS7.12 and PS 7.10 More Logs
PS7.13 Logs of Scientific Numbers
PS7.14-15 Logs with Other Bases
PS7.16a Exponential Functions and e (Euler’s Number)
PS7.16b Freehanding Exponential Functions
How Many Digits in a Big Number?
PS7.17 Number of Digits
PS7.18 pH from Acidity
PS7.19 Acidity from pH
PS7.20 More About pH
PS7.21a Compound Interest Plots
PS7.21b Compound Interest Calculation
P7.22a Mortgage Payments
P7.22b Inflation
P7.23a Cell Growth Plots
P7.23b Cell Growth Calculation
P7.24 Radioactive Decay
P7.24 Radioactive Decay Calculation
P7.25 Radiocarbon Dating
Problem Set 8: Vectors and Complex Numbers
Roadmap for Vectors and Complex Numbers
PS8.1 Row and Column Vectors
PS8.2-4 Notation, Dimensions and Transpose
PS8.5a Plotting Vectors
PS8.5b (part 1) Plotting Vectors
PS8.5b (part 2) Plotting Vectors
PS8.6 Vector Addition
PS8.7a A Voyage by Boat
PS8.7b A Voyage by Plane
PS8.7c Resultant Vectors
PS8.8 Scalar Multiplication
PS8.9 Unit Vectors
PS8.10 Dot (Inner) Product
PS8.11 Inner Dimensions Must Match for Dot Product
PS8.12-13 Real vs Imaginary vs Complex Numbers
PS8.14 Imaginary Numbers from Square Roots of Negative Numbers
PS8.15 Simplifying Complex Numbers
PS8.16 Adding Complex Numbers
PS8.17 Multiplying Complex Numbers
PS8.18 Powers for Complex Numbers
PS8.19 Distributing Complex Numbers
PS8.20 Plotting Parabolas (No Zeros)
PS8.20 Complex Solutions for the Quadratic
PS8.20 Using a Quadratic Solver
PS8.21-22 A Little Bit About Series
Problem Set 9: Matrices and Systems of Equations
Matrix Analysis
PS9.1 Matrix Rows, Columns, Transpose
PS9.2 Matrix Multiplication
PS9.3 Multiplying to Produce a 2×2 Identity Matrix
PS9.4 Multiplying by a 2×2 Identity Matrix
PS9.5 Inverse of a 2×2 Matrix
PS9.6ab Solving a 2×2 System using Substitution
PS9.6c Solving a 2×2 System using Matrices
PS9.6d Solving a 2×2 System using the Computer
PS9.7 Setting Up the Matrices
PS9.7 Solving with the Computer
PS9.8 More Matrix Multiplication
PS9.9 Multiplying to Produce a 3×3 Identify Matrix
PS9.10 Multiplying by a 3×3 Identity Matrix
PS9.11 Inverse of a 3×3 Matrix (very tedious)
PS9.12ab Solving a 3×3 System using Substitution
PS9.12c Solving a 3×3 System using Matrices
PS9.12d Solving a 3×3 System using a Computer
PS9.12d Solving a 3×3 System using a Computer (Audio Fixed)
PS9.13 Setting Up the Matrices
PS9.13 Solving with the Computer
