FAQs

In-class supplemental instruction. Targeted intervention. A way to keep advanced students engaged. Flipped classrooms. Individual learning stations. Homework help. Support for ESL. Something worthwhile to do with all those iPads we bought.

Every school has its own set of strengths, challenges and goals, and accordingly Virtual Nerd is being used in a variety of ways in classrooms across the US.

Virtual Nerd currently offers hundreds of tutorials in Middle Grades Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and Intro Physics.

No way. There's no substitute for a good teacher. Or for a good substitute teacher. Virtual Nerd's mission is to help students learn. Our goal is to provide an additional educational resource for students. Our services are meant to supplement, not replace, in-class instruction.

We work with a staff of experienced educators—teachers and tutors—to build original instructional content consistent with both current textbooks and standards, as well as instructional best practices. We also ensure our content is aligned with standards defined by national math and science educators.

We are currently working on expanding our math coverage into grades 5 and lower. Let us know which subjects you're most eager to have us cover, and we'll see what we can do.

No. We do not believe that providing answers to students' homework problems is an effective way to facilitate learning. Instead, our philosophy is to reinforce what students are taught in class, so they learn the concept, can apply what they have learned and can solve problems on their own. Our extensive library of tutorials is developed by Virtual Nerd and unique to Virtual Nerd. So, while our tutorials explain how to solve typical homework problems, they can't be used as a shortcut to the answer.

If you have a computer and Internet connection that allow you to watch YouTube videos, there's a very high probability you have what you need to take full advantage of all the features on our site. For more information, click here.

If you're interested in a large-scale implementation, please contact us, and we'll talk you through the process.

For now, if you are an educator, Sign up to receive access to our full library of tutorials at absolutely no charge. You can also get a free test-drive of Virtual Nerd School Edition, which features assignable playlists and assessments as well as actionable reports.

Our current pricing for institutional customers starts at $5 per student per year. To discuss the specifics of your school or district, please contact us.

We know there are many options to consider when looking for help. One thing completely unique to Virtual Nerd is our patent-pending Dynamic Whiteboard® online instructional platform. Plus, if you sign up for one of our Math Boot Camps, you'll get weekly playlists of tutorials and practice problems to help guide and accelerate your progress.

No. But if you are looking for private or in-person tutoring, our friends at WyzAnt can definitely help you find a qualified local tutor in the subject you need. Try our WyzAnt widget.

No. If you can find a good tutor, if you can afford private tutoring, and if you can fit it into your schedule, it can be an extremely powerful way to learn. In that case, Virtual Nerd can be an excellent supplement. On the other hand, if private tutoring is not an option for you, or if you want to explore other alternatives first, you've come to the right place.

No. We do not believe that providing answers to students' homework problems is an effective way to facilitate learning. Instead, our philosophy is to reinforce what students are taught in class, so they learn the concept, can apply what they have learned and can solve problems on their own. Our extensive library of tutorials is developed by Virtual Nerd and unique to Virtual Nerd. So, while our tutorials explain how to solve typical homework problems, they can't be used as a shortcut to the answer.

Virtual Nerd currently offers hundreds of tutorials in Middle Grades Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and Intro Physics.

We are working on partnerships with homeschooling communities and co-ops around the country to offer special rates to homeschoolers.

If you’d like us to consider your homeschooling organization, please let us know by using our feedback form or email us directly at support@virtualnerd.com.

For more information, please visit our page for homeschoolers.

If you have a computer and Internet connection that allow you to watch YouTube videos, there's a very high probability you have what you need to take full advantage of all the features on our site. For more information, click here.

For Home Edition customers, practice problems are available as part of our Math Boot Camps. Two-way connections between our tutorials and our practice problems allow students to progressively test, reinforce and troubleshoot their learning process in ways never before possible. In the coming months, we will be making practice problems accessible within other plans as well.

We are currently working on expanding our math coverage into grades 5 and lower. Let us know which subjects you're most eager to have us cover, and we'll see what we can do.

You'll need to sign up for an account. We offer subscription plans for every need, including our popular 5-week Math Boot Camps, designed to help you get ahead or just get up to speed. You can even "try before you buy", with our 2-hour free trial!

For our Home Edition customers we have subscription plans to match any need, starting with our 24-hour plan at $5 $3, for a limited time. We also offer a 1-week plan, a monthly recurring subscription, and a 3-month value package, which results in substantial savings. Our most popular plan is our 5-week Math Boot Camp. Also, check with your teacher and principal, because we may have given your school a discount code. And don't forget to take advantage of our 2-hour free trial!

Yes. We will never share your personal information or any information that can be linked to you personally about your usage of the Virtual Nerd website.

Yes. We will never give out or sell your contact information to anyone else for any reason (unless we're required to do so by law - nerds don't do well in prison).