MathHelp - Online interactive math courses for Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2

MathGrades 5–12

About This Curriculum

Online interactive math courses featuring video instruction and practice for Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2, plus test prep for standardized exams.

What makes it unique: Truly independent learning with comprehensive video and audio instruction that allows parents to relax while the program teaches

MathHelp: Video-Based Online Math Courses with Interactive Practice

MathHelp provides online interactive math curriculum for grades 5-12, featuring video instruction by teachers on whiteboard presentations, practice problems, self-tests, and progress tracking. The subscription-based platform covers Pre-Algebra through Algebra 2 with search functionality for targeted topic review.

Best for

Independent learners in grades 5-12 seeking supplemental video-based math instruction or homeschool families wanting structured online math curriculum with flexible pacing and topic access.

Evaluation Criteria

2 strengths · 1 concern · 3 neutral · 3 insufficient evidence

Worked ExamplesStrength

The curriculum provides clear worked examples through video instruction with teachers demonstrating problems on whiteboards.

Video lessons feature 'course creator Mike Maggart or another teacher leading each lesson on a whiteboard' with 'excellent explanations'

Direct InstructionStrength

The curriculum strongly supports direct instruction through structured video lessons with clear teacher explanations and modeling.

Features 'video instruction' with teachers leading lessons, described as having 'excellent explanations' and being 'very thorough'

Teacher TrainingConcern

The curriculum is designed for independent learning and does not appear to include teacher training materials.

Described as 'one of the most truly independent-learning high school math courses' with notes that 'can be printed out for reference and review'

Retrieval PracticeNeutral

The curriculum includes self-tests and quizzes with automatic scoring, providing some retrieval practice opportunities.

Features 'self-test for each lesson that is automatically corrected' and 'another quiz at the end of each unit' with recorded scores

Sequencing ApproachNeutral

The curriculum uses traditional course-based sequencing with search functionality allowing students to access topics from any level as needed.

Lessons are grouped into chapters and units, but students can search topics and access lessons from different courses, suggesting flexibility in sequencing

Assessment DiagnosticNeutral

The curriculum includes self-tests and progress tracking but diagnostic assessment capabilities are limited.

Provides 'self-test for each lesson' with 'scores recorded' and ability to 'track progress and receive feedback' but no mention of diagnostic gap identification

Word ProblemsInsufficient Evidence

The curriculum includes challenging application problems but systematic word problem instruction is not specifically described.

Each lesson has a 'deep thought problem for those needing an extra challenge' but no mention of systematic word problem schemas or strategies

Visual RepresentationsInsufficient Evidence

The curriculum uses whiteboard presentations in videos but specific visual models or manipulatives are not described in reviews.

Teachers present lessons 'on a whiteboard' but reviews don't mention specific visual models, manipulatives, or representations beyond standard whiteboard work

Conceptual Procedural BalanceInsufficient Evidence

The curriculum appears to emphasize procedural instruction through video lessons with practice problems, but conceptual development is unclear from the review evidence.

Reviews mention 'excellent explanations' and thorough lessons but don't describe conceptual activities or deeper understanding approaches beyond practice problems

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Math Stat Month

cathyduffy

Cathy Duffy

Key Facts
GradesGrades 5–12
SubjectMath
PedagogyTraditional
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital
Pricing$49.99/month or $199.50/year (direct); Co-op pricing: $99.99/year for one student, $50 each additional student

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