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Thinkwell Math

Lively video lectures by an award-winning professor, with auto-graded practice, Math 6 to Calculus.

Updated September 2026 · 9 sources

Grades6–12 (Math 6 to Calculus)
ApproachOnline video lectures
Who teachesThe program does the teaching
Parent prepLow (grade some worksheets)
Screen timeOnline
Video lessonsIncluded: video lectures for every lesson
FaithNo religious content
Cost$169 per course for 12 months' access (Algebra 1); 14-day free trial (source)
PlacementFree placement tests
Includes an answer key with video solutions and a course recommendation.

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What parents say

Parents are impressed by the depth and rigor, and many students enjoy Professor Burger's friendly, humorous lectures. The main cautions are that lectures move quickly, so slower learners may need to rewatch them, and answer keys are easy for students to reach, so parents should supervise tests.

Parents love

  • Engaging, award-winning instructor
  • Rigorous content
  • Automatic grading

Common complaints

  • Fast-paced lectures
  • Answer keys easy to reach
  • Parents grade some work

Who it fits

Best for

  • Races ahead, loves puzzles. Rigorous, with honors options
  • Pictures and diagrams. Engaging video lectures
  • Online. Runs online
  • Video lessons a big plus. Video lectures for every lesson
  • Video lessons nice to have. Video lectures for every lesson
  • Minimal: solo work. Auto-graded practice and tests
  • Rusty. Lessons teach the concepts for you
  • Anxious about it. The program does the teaching

Less suited for

  • Struggles or feels anxious. Fast lectures can leave slower learners behind
  • Mostly offline. Screen-based

These come straight from the scoring rules the quiz uses.

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Questions parents ask

Is Thinkwell Math spiral or mastery?

Thinkwell Math is described as online video lectures. It doesn't fit neatly into either approach.

What grades does Thinkwell Math cover?

Thinkwell Math covers grades 6–12 (Math 6 to Calculus).

How much does Thinkwell Math cost?

$169 per course for 12 months' access (Algebra 1); 14-day free trial. Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

Is Thinkwell Math Christian or secular?

Thinkwell Math is secular: it has no religious content.

Is Thinkwell Math online?

Online. The program does the teaching.

Does Thinkwell Math have a placement test?

Yes. Free placement tests. Includes an answer key with video solutions and a course recommendation.

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