In search of a cheapo online algebra class.

Kahn academy is free

I would also look on YouTube.

I'll tutor you throughout the class if you'd like.  I teach college level statistics, so can easily manage algebra.  

I would look into UMUC - University College of University of Maryland (their online branch)- if I were you. Or maybe a local community college - since it is only one course there won't be a ton of time away from home in the classroom and will be your cheapest alternative.

Sometimes it is MUCH easier to tutor and be tutored by someone who isn't a family member -    If you need any help, I'd be glad to give it.  Especially since my expertise is in psych stats which would be related to social work.  

I was also going to suggest Kahn Academy. Check your public library too, for instructional DVD's.

This suggestion is a little different, but if you have an ipad I strongly recommend checking out the app DragonBox. It's a kid's game, but it covers algebra concepts amazingly well. The cost is around $7, which is a little high for an app but I think it's well worth it. I think learning through play is beneficial for adults too!

I have taught algebra for the last 16 years. I send my kids to khan academy when they need help on HW. My long term sub sends them there when she gets stuck too. You can do this!

I agree with snugglebutter- find something kid-friendly. In fact, like a pp said, use the summer to brush up some basics (kid's apps, homeschool teaching material- might be able to find at the library, Khan Academy, etc) and take algebra at the community college during the school year. A community college would be less expensive, may still transfer to your degree should you choose to finish, and I'd imagine the teachers would have more time to help you outside of class. They may also have study groups with other classmates that could help, as well as available tutors. Summer school would be too rushed to try to tackle algebra.

You may want to ask about the teacher, to make sure he/she would be good for your needs. I've had friends struggle with classes because the teacher was hard to understand (accent), talked too fast, didn't explain well, didn't want to help outside of class time, etc. My high school algebra teacher also taught at the local comm. coll. and he was the best teacher! Seriously- he made it fun and easy to understand. He even had little old ladies in some of his classes at the college and there was hope for them!

I so appreciate this thread! I cannot continue on with my degree in accounting without taking Business Calculus. However, it has been over 30 years since I took algebra. I do not want to take algebra in the classroom again (pay to take it again). I started with Khan last night and I think it will work for me. Thank you again!

Something you may want to keep in mind, in my experience, if you haven't been in school for a while a lot of the universities and CC will require you test into your math class. If your skills aren't up to algebra level, you will have to take lower level, more rudimentary classes first. They also do this with English requirements. Check with the school you want to get your degree from.

I needed an English class and an algebra class to complete a long abandoned degree. I tested into the college level English class no problem, but had to take 3 math classes before I could take Algebra. My math skills were non existent. I passed the first three with As but Algebra nearly killed me. Good luck.