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Algebra 1 | Honors Algebra 1 | Live & Self-Paced | 25-26

Studying at Home

Our live online Algebra 1 and Honors Algebra 1 course for middle school and high school homeschoolers is also offered in a self-paced format.

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  • Live Class: Students meet with Peter Olszewski and classmates for 75 minutes once a week. These live sessions provide a review of topics found in the weekly lessons, additional examples offered by the instructor for practice, small-group collaboration, and plenty of time for questions.

  • Self-Paced (SP) Class: All instruction is delivered by teacher-produced (Ashley Porter) videos, and students cover the same material as the live class.

  • Optional Study Halls: Live and SP students: In addition to the live classes (with Peter Olszewski) and teacher-produced videos (with Ashley Porter), the instructors offer an optional weekly study hall. Available to all students, including those taking the self-paced class, study hall can be utilized in two ways: 

    • Individual questions. Students can drop in to a Zoom study hall at any time to ask questions.

    • Homework time. They can join a Zoom study hall and work on their math homework, with mics muted and videos on or off. They can then unmute to ask for immediate help when questions arise.

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Class Details

  • Class Options:

    • Live Course: Algebra 1 with Honors Option | Traditional, full-year, live class

    • SP Course: Self-Paced Algebra 1 with Honors Option | Available to start from Sept 1 to Dec 1, 2025 | Must be completed by June 30, 2026

  • Tuition & Fees:

    • Live Class Tuition: $675

    • Self-Paced Class Tuition: $400

    • Digital Resources Fee: $45 (includes the class ebook)

    • See all required class resources HERE.

  • Instructors:

  • Live Class Dates: August 18, 2025 to May 8, 2026

  • Weekly Live Classes: W: 7-8 pm Eastern ​

  • Study Halls:

    • Live Study Hall:​ Individual meetings offered throughout each week and by appointment with Peter Olszewski

    • Optional Self-Paced Study Hall (Ashley Porter): Th 6-8 pm Eastern

  • Grade Level: 8th and up (13+) | Successfully completed Pre-Algebra

  • Live Class Size: 20

  • See our FAQ page for:

    • age/grade guidelines, prerequisites, and class fit recommendations

    • a complete list of days, times, and breaks

    • a list of CA charter schools where this course is a-g approved

  • Format:

    • Students share an interactive online classroom and meet live on Zoom.

    • Students who attend live classes are expected to keep their webcams on and actively participate. 

    • Live classes will be recorded for those who miss classes or prefer to watch later.

  • Average weekly time estimate, including recorded and live instruction: ​6-8 hours

  • All Blue Tent live math classes are NCAA approved.

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Foundational Elements

Algebra 1 with Honors Option includes weekly live classes. During a typical week, students might see some of the following:

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  • Multiple short videos, guided notes, and practice problems on concepts being covered each week

  • Homework sets assigned and completed within WebAssign, providing immediate feedback

  • Regular "checkpoint quizzes" to test understanding of terms and concepts

  • Quizzes and chapter tests that assess students' mastery of topics

  • Games (similar to Kahoot and Jeopardy), where students solve puzzles/riddles and complete fun, algebra-related assignments in live class review weeks

  • Short instructional videos demonstrating the use of algebra in the real world and application projects where students expand their understanding of the "how" "where," and "why" of algebra use in everyday life

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Classwork is teacher-graded, and students receive individual weekly feedback and assistance on submitted work.

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Core and Supplemental Resources

Your digital resources fee includes:

  • An ebook of McGraw-Hill's Glencoe Algebra 1 (2018)

    • ​The ebook offers built-in study tips, supplementary videos, links to on-the spot explanations, concept checks, applications to real life, and hands-on activities to solidify concepts.

  • Cengage's WebAssign, which offers students instant access to homework results.

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Free interactive apps such as GeoGebra and Desmos will help students visualize concepts. 

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With weekly live instruction, a combination of print and interactive resources, a friendly online classroom, and additional one-on-one help as needed, our instructors strive to engage students and help them enjoy the classes as they successfully develop a foundational understanding of the topics of algebra.​​​

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