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Bates Math is Algebra 1 practice from Bates Publishing — not Bates College. Short answers about the book, the tutor, accounts, and that there is no paid plan.

  1. 01

    What is Bates Math?

    Bates Math is Algebra 1 practice from Bates Publishing. Students work problems from First Course in Algebra and can ask a guided tutor that already sees the problem, the attempt, and the step they missed.

  2. 02

    Is Bates Math part of Bates College?

    No. Bates Math is a Bates Publishing product for Algebra 1 practice. It is not a Bates College program, course, or department.

  3. 03

    How is Bates Math related to Bates Publishing?

    Bates Publishing is a math textbook publisher and the operator of Bates Math. The problems in the app come from Bates Publishing books. The publisher catalogue lives on batespub.com.

  4. 04

    What subjects does Bates Math cover?

    Algebra 1 is the only live course. The roadmap follows First Course in Algebra — expressions, fractions, word problems, graphs, and signed numbers. Other Bates Publishing titles appear as catalog covers; they are not in the app yet.

  5. 05

    What is First Course in Algebra?

    First Course in Algebra is a Bates Publishing textbook by Arthur W. Weeks and Jackson B. Adkins. Bates Math is the practice companion for that book: the same Algebra 1 course, with a tutor on the attempt.

  6. 06

    How does the Bates Math tutor work?

    The tutor already knows the problem you are on and the answer you tried. You can begin with the part that is unclear. Tutor replies are study aids, not official marks or a replacement for a teacher.

  7. 07

    How do I start a Bates Math account?

    Open Get started, tell us your name, then sign in with Google. There is no password on this site. School and personal Google accounts are supported.

  8. 08

    Is Bates Math free? What does it cost?

    Bates Math does not sell a paid plan and does not take payment. Using the product with a Google account is free. Fair-use limits may apply to the tutor so it stays usable.

  9. 09

    What devices can I use?

    Bates Math is a web app. Sign in from a browser on a phone, tablet, or computer.

  10. 10

    Do I need to buy the textbook to use Bates Math?

    You can start practicing on Bates Math without buying anything on this site. The printed First Course in Algebra is sold by Bates Publishing. The app is practice from that book, not a replacement for the printed text or a teacher.

  11. 11

    Who wrote First Course in Algebra?

    Arthur W. Weeks and Jackson B. Adkins. Bates Publishing publishes the book.

  12. 12

    Is Bates Math a school platform?

    Bates Math is a consumer education service. Students sign in with Google. There is no teacher roster, class period, or school dashboard on this site.

  13. 13

    How old do I have to be?

    You must be at least 13 years old to create an account. Bates Math is built for secondary-school mathematics, typically high school.

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    Can I use a school-issued Google account?

    Yes. A student may use a school-issued Google account to sign in. That does not by itself make Bates Math a school service.

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    Will Geometry or Algebra 2 be in the app?

    Only First Course in Algebra is in the app today. Other covers on the homepage are from the Bates Publishing catalog.

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