Unit by unit
Lessons follow the student's course. This is the kind of material we work through.
Linear equations
Solving, graphing, slope, forms of a line and word problems
Systems and inequalities
Substitution, elimination, graphing and interpreting solutions
Functions
Notation, domain, range, transformations and reading graphs
Exponents and radicals
Laws of exponents, simplifying radicals and rational exponents
Polynomials and factoring
Multiplying, GCF, trinomials, special products and rational expressions
Quadratics
Factoring, completing the square, the quadratic formula and graphs
Exponentials and logarithms
Growth and decay, log rules and solving equations
College Algebra
Course review, placement test preparation and exam work from your syllabus
Where students get stuck
Too many rules to remember
We link the rules together, so there's less to memorize and more to understand.
Careless mistakes cost points
We track the student's own error patterns and practice catching them.
A test is coming fast
We plan backward from the date and focus on what the exam is likely to reward.
Study guides
Free tools
50-minute one-on-one lessons, from $37.50 with packages.
See pricingCommon questions
Why does my student understand examples but miss test questions?
Examples often show the method, while tests make students choose it. We use mixed practice and ask why a method fits before solving.
Which algebra skills matter most for later courses?
Equations, functions, factoring and exponents come up constantly in precalculus and calculus, so we make these reliable.
Can you help with a College Algebra placement test or online homework system?
We can prepare the math behind placement tests and work through concepts from your course. Graded work must follow your school's academic integrity rules.
We have a final in two weeks. Is that too late?
It can still help. We review past exams, focus on the highest-value topics, and make a realistic day-by-day plan.
Other subjects
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