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A pre-algebra course your kid will actually finish

Pre-algebra is the bridge between arithmetic and algebra, and it is where gaps from earlier grades start to show. A shaky grasp of fractions or negative numbers turns into trouble with equations a year later.

Mathbloom generates a pre-algebra course around your child, and its optional placement quiz finds those earlier gaps before lesson 1, so time is spent where it is needed.

Free to play, no sign-up · Family plan $49/mo for up to 3 kids · cancel anytime

What pre-algebra covers

  • Ratios, rates, proportions, and percent.
  • Integers and rational numbers, including negative numbers on a number line.
  • Expressions, one-step and two-step equations, and inequalities.
  • Introductory geometry and statistics, tied to real situations.

Built to prepare for Algebra 1

Each lesson has named objectives, and the course follows a gap-free sequence on real standards, so the next step into Algebra 1 is smooth rather than a jump.

Who it fits

  • Kids finishing elementary math who want a steady next step.
  • Kids who shut down on abstract symbols but engage when the math is about their own world.
  • Homeschool families who need a full course plus records.

Try it first

Play a real sample course free, no sign-up. The Family plan is $49/mo for up to 3 kids. Cancel anytime.

Questions parents ask

What if my child has gaps from earlier grades?

The optional placement quiz checks prerequisite skills. When it finds a gap, it adds a short Foundations lesson at the start of the course.

Which grade is pre-algebra?

It is usually grade 7 or 8, but families also use it earlier or later depending on where their kid is. The placement quiz helps pick the starting point.

What comes after pre-algebra?

Algebra 1, then Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, Calculus and Statistics, all in the high-school pathway.

How much does it cost?

Sample courses are free. The Family plan is $49/mo for up to 3 kids. Cancel anytime.

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