About This Course

Math 101 is designed to help you learn algebra as efficiently as possible while also having fun. Instructor Luke Winspur is an accomplished teacher who specializes in making math relatable and easy to digest. He'll tell you why solving absolute value problems is just like peeling an onion and how exponentials can help you calculuate the value of your computer ten years from now.

Lessons are bite-size and less than ten minutes long, which means you can master each math concept before moving on to the next. Complete practice problems by taking the free, multiple choice quizzes. If you're already enrolled in an algebra class, use these video lessons to study for tests and reinforce concepts. Students and instructors love this course!

• 'I love the way the instructor teaches...He gives you a clear understanding of the subject.'
• 'This is probably the best algebra course.'

Education Portal Instructors

Education Portal's 53 instructors bring a diverse array of experience and expertise to each course. From teaching philosophy in Athens, Greece, to exploring the mystery of genetics, each instructor is uniquely qualified to bring students the best online learning experience possible.

Jessica Bayliss, M.S. Jessica is our Director of Education and leads the development of Education Portal's free courses. She has 10 years of experience in education and online teaching. Her work with students of all age levels drives her belief in the power of free online resources to make higher education more affordable and efficient. Jessica's favorite part of the day is reading feedback from Education Portal's students. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois and a master's degree in instructional technology from Texas A&M - Kingsville.

Greg Chin, Ph.D. Greg has taught genetics, molecular biology, and general biology to high school, collegiate, and post-graduate students at Stanford University, the University of California, Los Angeles, Santa Clara University and the Dolan DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. He has also taught science workshops for the general public and led biology teacher enrichment workshops throughout the U.S. He received a B.S. in Genetics from the University of California, Davis, and a Ph.D. from Stanford University. Find out how your genes work in Greg's introduction to genetics video lesson!

Max Pfingsten, M.Ed. Max has taught classics, history and philosophy at a variety of levels at the Dikemes Academy in Athens, the Boulder Valley School District, University of Colorado at Boulder and the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA). His work is noteworthy for its synthesis of technology and simulation with more traditional teaching approaches. He received a B.A. in Classics from Depauw University, a M.A. in Classics from University of Colorado at Boulder, and a M.Ed. from Jones International University. See Socrates come to life in Max's lesson on the life, death, and philosophy of the great Socrates.

How to Earn Real College Credit You Can Transfer

Psych 101: Introductory Psychology prepares you to earn three college credits by taking the College Board's Psychology CLEP exam. Watch our free video lessons to learn all about famous psychologists and different types of psychology, including behavioral, cognitive, and clinical. Here are some details about how you can earn credits.

3 Ways to Earn College Credit

Education Portal's free online courses lead to real college credit so you can avoid debt and earn your degree faster. We do not offer credit directly, but we designed our courses to prepare you to pass credit-granting exams. There are three widely accepted ways to earn college credit by exam.

Option #1: Take a CLEP Exam

The College Board, which is the same organization that offers AP and SAT tests, has 33 CLEP exams that lead to widely accepted college credit. Use CLEP exams to test out of your college general education requirements and cut up to two years off the length of your degree program.

 CLEP Exam Detail

Option #2: Take Excelsior College's Credit-by-Exam

DSST Credit Accepted at Over 2,000 Colleges Including:

Excelsior College is a regionally accredited, not-for-profit college that offers 54 exams that lead to credit accepted at many universities. You can use Excelsior College's exams to test out of general education requirements or upper-level college classes.

Excelsior College's Exam Details

1. 54 exams covering general and upper-level college subjects
2. Most exams are $95
3. Each exam worth 3-8 college credits
4. Over 4,000 U.S. and international testing centers

Option #3: Take a DSST (DANTES) Exam

DSST Credit Accepted at Over 2,000 Colleges Including:

The 38 DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) have been evaluated and approved for college credit by the American Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT). Accepted at over 2,000 colleges and universities, the DSST exams are an affordable and time saving way to earn college credit without taking a traditional course.

DSST Exam Details

1. 38 exams covering many general education subjects
2. Credit accepted at over 2,000 colleges and universities
3. $80 per exam (plus a small test center fee that varies)
4. Exam worth 3 college credits
5. Most exams are two hours long
6. Over 1,000 U.S. testing centers