Math-U-See Algebra 2
Math-U-See Algebra 2 builds on Algebra 1 with deeper concepts like conic sections, complex numbers, and vectors—equipping students to tackle advanced math with clarity, confidence, and real-world problem-solving skills. Already have a Demme Learning subscription? Customize math to remove the extra subscription card.
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Please Note: The digital subscription portion of this product is non-returnable according to publisher policy.
2026 Tenth-Grade Curriculum Kit
Algebra 2 builds on the concepts introduced in Algebra 1 and prepares students for higher-level mathematics through increasingly sophisticated problem-solving and mathematical reasoning.
In this course, students work with polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic expressions and equations while developing a deeper understanding of algebraic relationships. Topics include quadratic equations, complex numbers, systems of equations, matrices, vectors, sequences, and functions.
Students also explore conic sections, including circles, parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas, while learning to analyze and graph increasingly complex mathematical relationships. Throughout the course, algebraic concepts are applied to real-world situations involving distance, rate, time, ratios, and other practical problem-solving scenarios.
Like all Math-U-See levels, Algebra 2 follows a mastery-based approach, introducing concepts incrementally and emphasizing understanding before moving on. Clear video instructions, worked examples, and systematic practice help students build confidence as they tackle advanced mathematical concepts.
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 who have completed Algebra 1 and Geometry, Math-U-See Algebra 2 provides a strong foundation for Pre-Calculus, Calculus, college mathematics, and other advanced STEM 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 2
- 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 2
Math · 10th grade · Classic and Non-Religious kits
The Essential Learning Set includes 1-Year Essential Plan Subscription Access and a Student Pack.
Purchase this set if you have never taught Math-U-See Algebra 2 before.
Universal Set
The Universal Set includes 1-Year Essential Plan Subscription Access, a Student Pack, 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.
Student Pack
The Student Pack includes the Student Workbook and Tests. The Student Pack is suitable for families with a second student.
Please note: Instructor Materials required. Purchase this set if you already own a current Online Subscription or Printed Instructor Materials.
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.
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: Demme Learning
Series: Math-U-See
Age Recommendation: 15+
Grade Recommendation: 10th or 11th grade
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: Instruction Pack: No; Student Pack, Subscription: Yes
Copyright: 2009
Lessons: 30
Algebra 2 Overview:
Algebra 2 Lesson 12 Sample:
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review by Mommy Octopus
”This program is wonderful for more visual or tactile learners like my daughter. We plan to keep using it with her throughout her high school career and most likely with younger siblings, too.”
Read the ReviewFind 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.
Typically counted as 1 high school credit.
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.
- September 17, 2026
Bea
We have always enjoyed Math-U-See curriculum, however, Algebra 2 doesn't seem quite up to what we are used to. I've had to recover quite a few things with my son that weren't explained (or weren't fully explained) in the video or lesson. It's taken us a couple of steps back but if you have a general grasp of algebra it'll be easy enough to move through together. I thankfully remembered enough of it from my High School years twenty years ago. If you're not great at math, I would warn that while the curriculum is great, a few of the questions might be harder. Have heart though, the solutions manual lists each step for every problem. That helped me to recall some of what I'd learned.
- June 8, 2026
twoblue30
The Math U See Curriculum is good, but I feel that the higher Math subjects such as Algebra 2 are not explained in enough depth on the video. He goes too fast sometimes and does not cover everything that is on the students work lessons. We had to look up a lot of things this year in order to get a clearer picture of what was expected for the problems.
- March 6, 2026
Great program
Steph H.
Math-U-See is an excellent program and Algebra 2 doesn't disappoint (I wish I could have learned algebra this way!). Honestly though, we have had to slow way down as our family move meant homeschooling this year as opposed to a brick-and-mortar school. My son's math program there was quite different, so it has been a huge adjustment to make up for going from one system of learning math to another. Not a reflection on MUS, just a general observation. But it is a great way to learn these concepts! The videos and instructions explain the process well.
- September 6, 2024
We love math
Dan A.
Math u see makes math even more enjoyable. The books are great at explaining new concepts and there are lots of practice pages to master those concepts.
- February 12, 2022
Great if you have the manipulatives
Michelle J.
I think that would have worked out better for my son if he had the manipulatives to go along with the curriculum. He got to a point where we couldn’t move past a chapter because he didn’t understand the subject without the corresponding manipulatives. He is now doing ThinkWell and seems to understand it much better.
- June 27, 2021
No other math program will do.
Kathleen W.
We have used Math-U-See to teach our 9 kids (age 8-30) for over 20 years. After tinkering with all the popular and “best” math programs we were introduced to this and nothing is simpler or better for my gifted and my special needs children. I have known people who didn’t like it because it taught so different from public school texts and they were worried their kids wouldn’t be able to manage in traditional classrooms. However, all my college kids (one a math major and one a physics major) not only “managed” but tested out of mandatory entry level classes and were approved to skip other “non negotiable” mandatory math classes when they entered college to start at calculus level classes their first year. I love the ease of preparation, the simplicity of the pages (not over stimulating for special needs) and the fact that everything is taught with reason and purpose.
- November 16, 2020
Algebra 2
Sasha R.
We like this curriculum but my son still struggles some. Yet we still like it.
- September 20, 2020
We love Math You See
Monica B.
We have been using math you see for years. We love the mastery approach and the ease of watching the dvd lessons and following along in the book. Great layout and we can move on once a concept is mastered instead of doing extra busy work.
- August 26, 2020
Love this Math
Rebecca O.
As a teacher, I have taught many different math curriculums. This is by far the best I have seen. Even my kids love doing math now.
- May 21, 2020
The Best
Kisha R.
Steve Demme is a pro at taking complicated subjects and simplifying them. Algebra 2 can be a chore to get through but he makes it bearable.
