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UnLock Math

Short animated video lessons and adaptive practice, Foundations through Pre-Calculus.

Updated September 2026 · 6 sources

Grades6–12 (Foundations to Pre-Calc)
ApproachOnline video, mastery
Who teachesThe program does the teaching
Parent prepVery low
Screen timeOnline
Video lessonsIncluded: video lessons for every lesson
FaithNo religious content
Cost$299 a year (or $29.90 a month) for one student; $14.95 a month for each additional student (source)
PlacementFree readiness tests
A test for each course, plus free placement help.

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What parents say

Parents and students praise the clear, short videos, the built-in review of earlier topics and a weekday help line staffed by certified teachers. Reviewers call it pricier than some online options and mention small annoyances: challenge questions can't be retried and the graphing tools take practice.

Parents love

  • Short, clear video lessons
  • Built-in review of past topics
  • Live help from certified teachers

Common complaints

  • Pricier than some online options
  • Challenge questions can't be retried
  • Graphing tools take practice

Who it fits

Best for

  • Struggles or feels anxious. Foundations course fills gaps; live teacher chat
  • Steady, about on pace. Clear, well-paced lessons
  • Pictures and diagrams. Short animated video lessons
  • Online. Runs online
  • Video lessons a big plus. Video lessons for every lesson
  • Video lessons nice to have. Video lessons for every lesson
  • Minimal: solo work. Self-grading; runs without parent teaching
  • Rusty. Lessons teach the concepts for you
  • Anxious about it. The program does the teaching
  • Master one topic, then move on. Set a score to reach before moving on

Less suited for

  • Mostly offline. Screen-based

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Questions parents ask

Is UnLock Math spiral or mastery?

UnLock Math is described as online video, mastery. It's mastery-based: each topic is taught in depth before moving on.

What grades does UnLock Math cover?

UnLock Math covers grades 6–12 (Foundations to Pre-Calc).

How much does UnLock Math cost?

$299 a year (or $29.90 a month) for one student; $14.95 a month for each additional student. Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

Is UnLock Math Christian or secular?

UnLock Math is secular: it has no religious content.

Is UnLock Math online?

Online. The program does the teaching.

Does UnLock Math have a placement test?

Yes. Free readiness tests. A test for each course, plus free placement help.

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