Brightstorm

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Brightstorm–Study Faster. Get Better Grades.

Brightstorm is a great online resource for homeschooling older kids. The website offers:

• Over 3,500 video lessons in math, science, English, and test prep
• The videos are mobile-friendly so kids can study from their smartphone or tablet (very convenient!)
• The instructors are educated, with master’s degrees and higher. Plus, they’re likable and relatable (always a plus!).
• The videos are interesting–I enjoyed watching them—they were not tedious or boring. And best of all—I felt I was learning something important!
• Flexibility– you can use Brightstorm to teach your child an entire subject or you can use their videos as help to explain difficult concepts
• Kids can find a study help video easily. They can search
  – by topic name
  – by search word
  – by textbook page (this is really cool!)

With Brightstorm, students can find help in the following subjects—

• Math
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Algebra 2
  • Trigonometry
  • Precalculus
  • Calculus
• Science
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
• English
  • Grammar
  • Writing
  • Literature
• Test Prep
  • SAT
  • ACT
  • ACT Red Book
  • PSAT
  • AP US Govt
  • AP US History
  • AP Biology
  • AP Calculus AB

I did watch a variety of videos in the above subjects. The Order of Operations videos were very helpful, the Physics lesson on Unit Systems was as well, and I learned that there are three classes of zeroes in Significant Figures (I didn’t know this…or if I did, I had forgotten this fact entirely). The PSAT info was especially informative, and would be helpful to any student getting ready to take the test.

You can become a Brightstorm member for as little as $14.99 a month when you subscribe for the year—so it is affordable. You can also choose the flexibility to subscribe on a month-to-month basis for $29.99/month. AND, you can sign up for a free week trial to see if you like what Brightstorm offers—so really, you have nothing to lose!