Thinkwell - Trigonometry

Your student watches a 5-10 minute online video lesson, completes the automatically graded exercises for the topic with instant correct-answer feedback, then moves on to the next lesson! The courses are self-paced, or you can use the daily lesson plans. Just like a textbook, you can choose where to start and end, or follow the entire course.

A typical sequence of secondary math courses completed by a college-bound student is: Grade 6 Math > Grade 7 Math > Grade 8 Math > Algebra 1 > Geometry > Algebra 2 > Precalculus. For students looking to include Calculus as part of their high school curriculum and are able to complete Grade 7 Math in 6th grade, the sequence can be: Grade 7 Math > Prealgebra > Algebra 1 > Geometry > Algebra 2 > Precalculus > Calculus.

The pace of your course is up to you, but most college students will schedule one semester.

The course grade is calculated this way: Chapter Tests 33.3%, Midterm: 33.3%, Final: 33.3%.

Yes, there's a final grade report print option in the My Grades section.

Yes, but completing the exercises online provides immediate correct answer feedback and automatic scoring, so we recommend answering the exercises online.

Thinkwell's Trigonometry is carefully constructed to build on previous knowledge, reinforcing key concepts every step of the way. It is not only a reflection of empirically effective instruction, but also reflects Dr Burger’s philosophies learned over a career of teaching mathematics, emphasizing a solid foundation that addresses why students need to learn certain concepts. Finally, Thinkwell Trigonometry is intentionally designed to work for a wide variety of learning styles.

It starts when you're ready. You can have instant access to your online subscription when you purchase online, or you can purchase now and start later.

Yes, but it is more commonly taught in high school.

Some states set standards for what topics should be taught in a particular course. Thinkwell does not have a course version for each state. Instead, the course is built to national standards to be inclusive of all states. Websites such as www.achieve.org can help you determine your state's standards.

The courses are designed and licensed to accommodate one student per username and password; additional students need to purchase online access. This allows parents to keep track of each student's progress and grades.

Thinkwell courses track everything your student does. When logged in, your student can click "My Grades" to see their progress.

The exercises are multiple choice and they are graded automatically with correct answer solutions.

Generally, only schools can award credits, and Thinkwell is not a school. We can provide you with a certificate of completion and a grade report. However, if you’re pursuing credit with a particular school or institution, it might be helpful to know that Thinkwell math courses are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) as a Supplementary Education Program. For California students, Thinkwell is also an approved A-G online publisher.

WASC Accreditation

Thinkwell has been granted accreditation as a Supplementary Education Provider by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) for our online courses. The WASC accreditation is a testimony to the dedication we have to high-quality teaching and learning.

WASC accreditation demonstrates:
•Thinkwell is substantially accomplishing its stated purposes and functions identified as appropriate for an institution of its type, and
•Thinkwell is meeting an acceptable level of quality in accordance with the WASC criteria adopted by the Accrediting Commission.WASC Accreditation

Thinkwell has been granted accreditation as a Supplementary Education Provider by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) for our online courses. The WASC accreditation is a testimony to the dedication we have to high-quality teaching and learning.

WASC accreditation demonstrates:
•Thinkwell is substantially accomplishing its stated purposes and functions identified as appropriate for an institution of its type, and
•Thinkwell is meeting an acceptable level of quality in accordance with the WASC criteria adopted by the Accrediting Commission.

A – G Approved Courses

A-G courses are a series of high school classes that students are required to successfully complete to be eligible for admission to the California State University and University of California systems. The goal of A-G curriculum is to ensure students have attained core subject knowledge that will fully and effectively prepare them for college.

Thinkwell is proud to be an approved A-G online publisher. (view the directory of CA charter schools). For California students seeking credit, it is critical that the family/student communicate with their school prior to enrolling in a Thinkwell course to confirm your school’s agreement to provide credit via a Thinkwell course. Specific instructions for California schools can be found on the University of California

Thinkwell Courses Recognized as UC A–G Approved

• Algebra 1 (Thinkwell) — fulfills C (Mathematics) requirement
• Algebra 2 (Thinkwell) — fulfills C (Mathematics) requirement
• Geometry (Thinkwell) — fulfills C (Mathematics) requirement
• Pre-Calculus (Thinkwell) — fulfills C (Mathematics) requirement
• Trigonometry (Thinkwell) — fulfills C (Mathematics) requirement
• Calculus (Thinkwell) — fulfills C (Mathematics) requirement

Getting Credit for Thinkwell Courses

Since Thinkwell is not a school, we can not grant course credit; however, our accreditation status makes it easy for accredited schools to issue credit for a Thinkwell course. With WASC accreditation, homeschooling parents can have confidence about the rigor and completeness of our course materials. Note: WASC accreditation does not indicate that your school will necessarily accept a Thinkwell course for credit.

If you are seeking credit from a school towards a degree, it is critical that you communicate with your school prior to enrolling in a Thinkwell course to confirm your school’s agreement to provide credit via a Thinkwell course.