Uncle Dan's Algebra
Produced by: Homespun for Homeschoolers
For more information or to order:  www.homespun4homeschoolers.com

Uncle Dan's Algebra is a complete and self-contained Algebra I course on video and CD.  Written and produced by a homeschool dad, Uncle Dan's Algebra doesn't have lots of fancy graphics, but it does offer clear, concise instruction.  The 12 two-hour videos are kept simple with Uncle Dan shown explaining concepts and using a whiteboard to go over examples.  Students follow along on lesson sheets and the video lets you know when it is time to "Stop" and do the practice problems, quizzes or tests.  Although the video production does have a homemade look, it is clear and understandable.  The audio quality is very good and includes voices of unseen students responding during the lessons.  Your child can (and should) respond with the students on the tape. While some courses move too fast or present too many concepts at once, Uncle Dan has done a fantastic job putting together a program that is "just right".  He uses several different example problems to illustrate new concepts, making it easy for the student to successfully move from the video to the Workbook. 

Uncle Dan's Alegbra course is easy to navigate, affordable and non-consumable!  All lessons, practice problems, quizzes, tests and a Solution Key are included on one well-produced CD. You can print pages from the Workbook and Solution Key as you need them.  Students will advance at their own pace, reviewing/redoing problems and rewatching the teaching sessions as much as needed to master the material.  As a mom who struggled with Algebra in high school, I appreciate the fact that this course does ALL of the teaching - the Solution Key is even done in a line-by-line fashion, removing all the guesswork!

Like having a seasoned math teacher come to your home, Uncle Dan's Algebra is worth your consideration.  Visit the website to view Workbook/Solution Key samples, video snapshots or to email Dan with your questions.   If you really want to see everything covered in the course, Dan will send you the complete Workbook via email for free!  Just send an email to:
uncledan@homespun4homeschoolers.com

Making the Grade: A
Cost: $109 (Including shipping)
Value for your homeschool dollar: 10
Review provided by Cindy Prechtel, Editor