One year of access to our comprehensive Algebra 1 teaching videos. These are short, to-the-point instructional videos that cover all essential algebra 1 topics. The course also includes one year of access to the Algebra 1 Solutions Video Library, where every homework and test problem is worked out and explained on video.

The spiral-bound student textbook is consumable, allowing students to easily follow along with lesson videos, take notes, and work problems by hand. This format helps prevent frustrating copying errors and makes reading and handling the material more brain-friendly.

The accompanying spiral-bound solutions manual provides step-by-step solutions for every homework problem, enabling both students and parents to easily and accurately check assignments.

The three-hole punched, loose-leaf test booklet includes two versions of each test (Form A and Form B), allowing students to re-test if needed. The corresponding solutions pages show each test problem worked out in detail. The loose-leaf format allows parents, tutors, or teachers to easily hand out and collect individual test forms and to accurately and quickly check work afterwards.

The three-hold punched, loose-leaf parent guide provides you with all the key information needed to guide your student successfully through Algebra 1. It includes a pacing guide, grading suggestions, and grade recording sheets.

Denison Algebra 1 is designed for students who may not naturally enjoy math or who simply want a clear, approachable path through algebra 1. If your student has completed a pre-algebra course (even if they did not fully grasp the content) or they are at a point where they need to begin algebra 1, this course is a great fit.

P.S. We also have a Placement Test available to help you decide between Denison Pre-algebra and Algebra 1.

If your student can add, subtract, multiply, and divide regular numbers and has some experience with fractions, decimals, and percents, they are ready for this course. Even if they aren’t good at the previously mentioned skills, having some general experience with them is sufficient. If your student has taken pre-algebra (in any way, shape, or form), they are also ready for this course. If your student hasn't taken pre-algebra and is in 8^th grade (or possibly even 9^th), then we recommend completing a pre-algebra course first in their schedule allows. However, pre-algebra is not required for Denison Algebra 1.

P.S. We also have a Placement Test available to help you decide between Denison Pre-algebra and Algebra 1.

Experience with pre-algebra is recommended, but not required. Denison Algebra 1 is written with the understanding that some students may not have had a positive experience with pre-algebra, may have forgotten much or all of what they learned, or may feel a general reluctance toward math. This course is also well-suited for students who need to take algebra 1 but have not yet completed a pre-algebra course.

Every algebra topic that is taught in pre-algebra is retaught in algebra 1, but at a deeper level. There are no specific "pre-algebra topics" that are only covered in a pre-algebra course. In Denison Algebra 1, we intentionally  present every concept as though the student has never seen it before, allowing students without a pre-algebra background to be successful with the content.

We do recommend that students take a pre-algebra course if their schedule allows. The purpose of pre-algebra is to review and reinforce arithmetic skills while introducing students to foundational algebra topics. It gives students early exposure to introductory algebra concepts so that when they encounter them again in algebra 1, they are better prepared to understand them at a deeper level. For this reason, we generally recommended that students take pre-algebra before algebra 1 if their schedule allows.

This course is a full, standard-level program that equips students with every essential algebra 1 skill needed for their next level of study. It is intended for college-bound students (or those who would like to keep that option open) who either don't care for math or who would like a straight-forward, brain-friendly curriculum. Our Success Algebra 1 course, on the other hand, is a modified course designed specifically for students with learning challenges that make math extremely difficult. You can check out our Success Algebra 1 Course Page or our Success vs Standard Guide for more resources on determining which program is best for your student.

Yep! This course is designed to take a student through an entire Algebra 1 course without the need for a tutor or additional instruction.