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Gamechanger! Denison Algebra

Writer's picture: Niki LavinNiki Lavin

Guys, math gets hard! Even for kiddos who start out loving math and are generally good at it, at some point it gets hard. And that often leads to frustration and negative feelings towards math. And if you are using a curriculum that isn't a good fit for your student, things are just going to be that much worse.


That was where we were at the end of last year. We made it through pre-algebra okay, but once we hit Algebra, things got bad. It had gotten really hard for my daughter who doesn't like making mistakes and was making more and more due to a curriculum that just wasn't a good fit for her. So we stopped using that one and tried another. That didn't work, so we tried another. I was at the end of my rope. And she was really struggling.


Then we found Denison. It has been a gamechanger for our homeschool and especially for her. Will she tell you she likes math now... NOPE. But will she do math with only mild complaint. YES! Do you know how amazing that is for both of us?!


It's like the instructor can read her mind. When she tries to cut corners, there he is to remind her not to do that. When she is starting off in a bad mood, he is there to remind her to get into a positive brain set before starting. It's almost magic that he is giving her what she needs when she needs it.


Everything is explained simply and straight forward. No fancy frills or bells and whistles. Everything is done in small, gradual steps that help the concepts make sense. He points out things that tend to trip people up when they are solving the problems letting them see them coming rather than being blindsided later. It just plain and simple math done efficiently.


When I say her attitude towards math has changed drastically, I mean it. She started the year throwing things and crying. Now, barely 3 units in, she is doing math with only groans and sighs. Not a complete 180, but such a significant change!


On to some of the details... Denison Algebra is a video-based instruction and hard copy materials program. The program is one fee for access to the online video library and the hard copy workbook, solutions manual, test booklet and parent guide are all sent to you ready to start the program. The subscription for the videos starts the day you watch your first lesson and last 1 year. But they are clear to point out that if you need more time, all you need to do is contact them.


I really love this program, and only have minor issues with very minor things. For instance, the workbook is HUGE! Like giant. That is really intimidating for my daughter who is already intimidated by math. I really wish they has split that into two volumes. I also don't like that I have to get all of the printed resources even if I don't need them. The solutions manual is non-consumable, so I wish there was an option to not receive that again when my future children take the course. And the defiantly will be!


If you would like to hear more about the Denison Algebra program, please check out my video here:



Have you tried Denison Algebra? Do you plan to use it in the future? Share in the comments!

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