Math-U-See Algebra 1
Math-U-See keeps it simple and smart—clear pages, short lessons, and a mastery approach that helps math make sense from the very start! Already have a Demme Learning subscription? Customize math to remove the extra subscription card.
$230
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Consumable
In a Curriculum Kit
Mastery Learning
Nonreligious
Please Note: The digital subscription portion of this product is non-returnable according to publisher policy.
2026 Eighth-Grade Curriculum Kit
Algebra 1 is often a student's first introduction to formal algebra, and Math-U-See Algebra 1: Legacy Edition provides a structured, mastery-based approach that makes abstract concepts easier to understand.
This course introduces students to solving equations, working with variables, graphing linear relationships, factoring, exponents, roots, and other foundational algebra concepts. Each lesson focuses on a single topic, allowing students to develop understanding and confidence before moving on to more complex material.
The Legacy Edition follows Math-U-See's original instructional format. Students watch a focused video lesson taught by Steve Demme, complete workbook practice assignments, and demonstrate mastery through regular assessments. The consistent lesson structure makes the course straightforward to teach and easy for students to follow.
A hallmark of the Legacy Edition is its emphasis on physical manipulatives and visual models. The Algebra/Decimal Inserts and Integer Blocks help students visualize algebraic relationships, transforming abstract concepts into concrete, understandable ideas.
Instructional videos and teacher resources are accessed through Math-U-See's Essential Plan. Each subscription includes 2 course credits, supports up to 5 student seats, and provides access to activated levels for one year.
Designed for students transitioning into higher-level mathematics, Math-U-See Algebra 1: Legacy Edition provides a strong foundation in algebraic reasoning while preparing learners for Geometry, Algebra 2, and advanced math studies.
(Need help picking a level? We’ve got placement tests ready for you.)
Look inside this book and read through a lesson to see how it might work for your family.
How to Use Math-U-See Algebra 1
- Begin each lesson by watching the instructional video. You can watch it ahead of time and teach the concept yourself, or view it together with your student. The videos introduce each new concept step by step and demonstrate the Math-U-See approach in action.
- Before teaching, review the online teacher resources included through the Essential Plan. These materials provide teaching notes, practice suggestions, and answers, but most parents find that a quick review is all that's needed before getting started.
- After the lesson, choose the worksheets that best fit your student's level of understanding. Each lesson includes seven worksheets labeled A–G. Start with Worksheet A to introduce the concept, then add additional worksheets as needed for practice and review.
- Many families find that completing Worksheets A, D, and G provides a good balance of instruction, review, and challenge. However, one of Math-U-See's strengths is its flexibility. Students who need more practice can complete additional worksheets, while students who quickly master a concept can move ahead.
- Plan on completing approximately one lesson each week. With 30 lessons in the course, this pace allows ample time for instruction, practice, review, and mastery throughout the school year. If a concept needs more time, don't hesitate to slow down. Math-U-See is designed around mastery, not speed.
- Use manipulatives and visual demonstrations whenever appropriate. These tools help students develop a strong conceptual understanding before moving to more abstract mathematical thinking.
- By moving at your student's pace and focusing on mastery rather than memorization, you'll build the conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills needed for higher-level mathematics.
In the 2026 kits this course earns high school credit:
1 credit of Algebra 1
Math · 8th grade · Classic and Non-Religious kits
High-school level work in a middle school kit.
The Essential Learning Set includes 1-Year Essential Plan Subscription Access, a Student Pack, and Integer Blocks.
Purchase this set if you have never taught Math-U-See before.
Universal Set
The Universal Set includes 1-Year Essential Plan Subscription Access, a Student Pack, Integer Blocks, and a printed Instructor Manual.
Purchase this set if you have never taught Math-U-See before, and feel like you would benefit from having a printed Instructor Manual.
Level Up Set (Digital Instructor Version) with Decimal Insert Kit
The Level Up Set (Digital Instructor Version) with Decimal Insert Kit includes 1-Year Essential Plan Subscription Access, a Student Pack, and Decimal Insert Kit manipulatives.
Please note: Integer Blocks required. Purchase this set if you already own Integer Blocks.
Level Up Set (Printed Instructor Version) with Decimal Insert Kit
The Level Up Set (Printed Instructor Version) with Decimal Insert Kit includes 1-Year Essential Plan Subscription Access, a Student Pack, and Decimal Insert Kit manipulatives.
Please note: Integer Blocks required. Purchase this set if you already own Integer Blocks.
Level Up Base Set (Digital Instructor Version)
The Level Up Base Set (Digital Instructor Version) includes 1-Year Essential Plan Subscription Access and a Student Pack.
Please note: Integer Blocks and Decimal Insert Kit required. Purchase this set if you already own Integer Blocks and Decimal Insert Kit.
Level Up Base Set (Printed Instructor Version)
The Level Up Base Set (Printed Instructor Version) includes 1-Year Essential Plan Subscription Access, a printed Instructor Manual, and a Student Pack.
Please note: Integer Blocks and Decimal Insert Kit required. Purchase this set if you already own Integer Blocks and Decimal Insert Kit.
Student Pack
The Student Pack includes the Student Workbook and Tests. The Student Pack is suitable for families with a second student.
Please note: Integer Blocks, Decimal Insert Kit, and Instructor Materials required. Purchase this set if you already own Integer Blocks, Decimal Insert Kit, and 1-Year Essential Plan Subscription - Access Card.
Printed Instructor Manual Only
Printed Instructor Manual Only is a printed copy of the Instructor Manual for those who prefer to have it in print rather than online, or both.
This would typically be for those who purchased the Essential Set and realized they would like to have a printed book as well. If you want a bundle that includes a printed manual, order the Universal Set or the Level Up Set (Printed Instructor Version).
DVD Only
DVD Only is the level DVD with the Lesson Videos.
This is no longer included in any of the Math-U-See bundles. It can only be purchased separately.
1-Year Essential Plan Subscription - Access Card Only
To purchase 12-month online access to instruction videos and online instruction manual as well as other resources, click here.
A note from Demme Learning: If you already have an active Demme Learning subscription, have already purchased a Math-U-See set that includes a subscription card, or have purchased a subscription card individually, please review the following before purchasing.
- The Demme Learning online subscription platform only allows one active subscription per account at a time.
- Subscriptions cannot be stacked, combined, or applied simultaneously to extend duration or unlock additional courses/students.
- If you currently have an active subscription or are purchasing multiple sets/cards, you will not be able to redeem a second code until your current subscription expires.
Publisher's Information
Publisher: Demme Learning
Series: Math-U-See
Age Recommendation: 13+
Grade Recommendation: 8th+
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: No (Instruction Pack, Integer Block Kit), Yes (Student Pack)
Copyright: 2009
Lessons: 30
CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Algebra 1 Overview:
Algebra 1 Lesson 20 Sample:
Table of Contents
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this product below:
Math-U-See has transitioned from lifetime access to a one-year subscription for its digital resources, including instructional videos and the online teacher manual.
This new subscription provides digital access for two levels and up to five students. Depending on your family’s needs, this may offer more flexibility than the previous level-by-level lifetime access model.
One of the strengths of this plan is its flexibility. Your students are not locked into a single level. If a student finishes a level early or needs to go back and review an earlier one, you can swap a course credit to a different level right from your dashboard, up to once every 30 days. Because the plan includes two credits, a family with two students in different levels can often cover both with one subscription. When a student is ready to move up, you simply purchase the physical materials for the next level and swap the credit. As long as your subscription is active, there is no new subscription to buy to keep going.
For more information, view our 1-Year Essential Plan Subscription Access page.
Math-U-See is a skills-based program that focuses on student mastery of a concept before progressing to the next concept. Because of this, it is not aligned with the common core and, therefore, may not meet the requirements of state standardized tests.
In other words, Math-U-See covers topics in a logical sequence, which may not exactly correlate with the more scattered assortment of skills that are typical for each grade. Parents who wish to compare the Common Core State Standards for kindergarten through sixth grade with the content taught in Math-U-See can do so here.
Most families find it more convenient for both children to have their own set of Integer Blocks. However, you can stick with one set to ease the budget if your students don't mind taking turns as needed.
Your subscription includes a PDF of the Instruction Manual, so every page from the physical book is there in digital form. Pick a lesson and you'll find the menu just below the lesson video: Lesson Instruction (the PDF of the lesson pages), Solutions (the PDF solutions to the Student Workbook), and other Resources. The virtual manipulatives are in the Digital Toolbox.
If you chose the Printed Instructor's Manual instead, those same pages are in your book.
- June 26, 2024
Well explained
Heather J.
My child likes Math-U-See. Well explained, great practice worksheets. I like that it has reviews for past lessons.
- December 4, 2023
Math-U-See Algebra 1 Legacy Edition
Kathrine K.
We have been using Math-U-See Algebra 1 LE for about a week now and my son really enjoys the process. The video explanations are clear and concise, and Mr. Demme has an amusing way of presenting the information. The lessons in the book go along with the video and are not overwhelming. The blocks add a dimension to the lessons that is not found with other math series that we've used. This will be my fourth child using Math-U-See curriculum.
- November 14, 2023
Love it
Crystal I.
I have 2 kids using Math u see in 2 different grades and they both love it. They enjoy independent study with the video and reviewing parts they don't understand with me. We are on our on our 4th year using this curriculum!
- September 13, 2023
Great math curriculum
Camille C.
This math is easy to teach and work with. It has a teachers booklet and student booklet. One of the best curriculum ivw found to keep my high schooler learning
- October 19, 2022
We love Math-U-See products!
Linda D.
We were introdiced to the Math-U-See curriculum many years ago and have really enjoyed using them. Our son loves the math instructor on the dvd. He is easy to follow and explains things very clearly. Our son had struggled with math until we took a chance and ordered the complete system. I highly recommend anyone to just give it a try for one year and see the progress your child is capable of. You have the workbooks, the dvd, the manipulatives. It is the whole sensory package! We love it! We hope you will too!
- September 26, 2022
Excellent Algebra Choice!
Holly M.
This is the second year we have used Math-U See. The videos are easy to follow and the practice pages go along well.
- April 8, 2021
5 stars!!
Leslie M.
Math-u-see has been the best math curriculum for my 8th grade grandson. He was attending a very good charter school up until 8th grade and was doing very poorly in math. What made it even harder was to be pushed through the program even though he didn’t understand the basic fractions. He did tutoring and that still wasn’t helping. So when he asked to be homeschooled, I began teaching him at his home. I decided to go back and start with the Math-u-see 6th grade level. The video and workbook were used heavily at first and by 3/4 of the way through, he was able to read the chapters and take the tests without the use of the video and workbook. He was getting A’s on all the tests. The second semester of 8th grade we did the Pre-algebra and he was able to get through it in 2 months with an A. So I just purchased the Algebra 1 and he is still getting A’s on all the tests. He is even able to teach it to me. I couldn’t be more impressed with this easy to understand curriculum!
- April 5, 2021
Great
Elaine B.
The manipulative are so helpful!
- April 2, 2021
Thorough and Simple
Randi W.
It took me a while to be commit to MUS, but I've made the switch and will be using it to homeschool my 4 girls. My oldest is now doing Alegbra 1 and it breaks it down into bite size pieces that make it so much easier to grasp than saxon. If the child grasps the concept quickly, it's easy to move forward with a lesson test to double check understanding, or go back if more practice is needed.
- September 11, 2020
Finally
Marsha K.
Actual quote from 14 year old son, “here’s how to do it, now you do it, and it Actually makes sense. Who knew math could be this simple?”
