This editorial policy explains how content on Algebra of Owls is created, reviewed and maintained. Our goal is for every guide to be accurate, clear and genuinely useful to middle-school students and their families.
How we create content
Article topics come from real questions students and parents ask — the points where algebra most often gets confusing. Each piece is drafted by our author, who plans the explanation in a deliberate order so each idea builds on the last.
Accuracy and review
Before publishing, every article is reviewed for mathematical accuracy and tested for clarity. Worked examples are checked against standard grade-level curricula. We aim to explain methods the way they are actually taught in classrooms, not with shortcuts that only work on a single problem type.
Sourcing
Where we reference standards, definitions or external tools, we describe them plainly and link to authoritative sources so readers can verify and learn more.
Corrections and updates
- We correct factual errors as soon as they are confirmed.
- We update older articles when curricula or best practices change.
- Readers can report problems any time via our contact page; we read and act on every report.
Independence
Our explanations are editorially independent. Content is never altered to favour an advertiser, sponsor or product. Recommendations, when we make them, reflect what we believe genuinely helps students learn.
Who is responsible
All content is written and reviewed by Priya Raman, founder of Algebra of Owls. Questions about this policy can be sent to priya@algebraofowls.com.