Favorite Homeschool Math Curriculum Options

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Choosing a homeschool math curriculum can feel like a daunting task. There are so many options and we want to build a solid math foundation! We all want to choose the math curriculum that will be the best fit for our students, but sometimes we don’t even know where to start.

Here are my favorite homeschool math curriculum options. All of these math programs are a great way to homeschool math because they allow students to move at their own pace.

Favorite Homeschool Math Curriculum Options

Khan Academy

Khan Academy was the first homeschool online math curriculum that my family used. This online resource is totally free, which can make it a great starting point when you need a math lesson quickly.

There are options for all grade levels. The math course offerings include, but are not limited to:

• Pre-K – 2
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade
• Algebra 1
• Geometry
• Algebra 2
• Trigonometry
• Precalculus
• Statistics

The way it works is that students begin by watching video lessons. After a few short lessons, there will be a little quiz. If students show mastery of the math skills, they can progress on to the next section.

If they make mistakes they have the option to go ahead and move on to the next level or redo that section. I always made my kids pass the quizzes to move on to the next section, but that is a homeschool choice you can make.

After a few lessons, there will be a quiz on prior lessons. Based on your student’s score, Khan Academy will change skill levels. They will also suggest videos to go back and watch again.

Khan Academy worked really well for my son but after a few years, he wanted a homeschool math curriculum that was book-based.

KhanAcademy is:

• Free
• Fully accessible online
• Used as a curriculum or as a supplement to another homeschool math curriculum

Related: How to Use Khan Academy as a Full Math Curriculum

Math Mammoth

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Math Mammoth was the favorite homeschool math curriculum for many years in my house. It is an affordable option that utilizes math workbooks. Each chapter lists videos, games, and additional resources to help teach and practice the skills.

I also liked that Math Mammoth was available as a downloadable product. This is convenient because it gives you instant access to the material.

Math Mammoth offers two products:

• Full-year math curriculum for grades 1 – 7
• Math topic units and math facts
  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Place value
  • Word problems
  • Clock
  • Money
  • Measuring
  • Multiplication
  • Division
  • Geometry
  • Statistics
  • Fractions
  • Decimals
  • Ratios and Proportions
  • Percents
  • Pre-Algebra topics
  • Algebra topics

My only complaint about Math Mammoth is that it ends in 7th grade. I wish it went through Calculus because I wanted to use it for older students too!

Math Mammoth is:

• Affordable
• Workbook-based
• Easy to teach (pretty much open and go)
• Available as a print or digital copy

Related Post: Math Mammoth Review

Math U See

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When we reached the end of Math Mammoth I did quite a bit of research to choose a good math curriculum that would see us through to the end of high school. Based on my student’s preferences I knew that I wanted a homeschool math curriculum that was book-based. However, I didn’t want the teaching to fall solely on me.

Math U See has been a great fit.

Each chapter has an instructional video where Mr. Steve teaches the new math concept. The video instruction is really helpful! There is also a textbook that explains the material. Reading about the concept and watching the video is a great strategy.

The videos are available as a DVD, but they are also available online in a digital toolbox. I like that the videos are available online because I don’t even own a DVD player anymore.

After watching the video and reading the chapter, it is time for the student workbook. Students are given plenty of practice problems to practice new skills and review previously learned material. The problems are shown fully worked in the answer key at the back of the textbook.

The Math U See levels include:

• Primer (intro to math)
• Alpha (single-digit addition and subtraction)
• Beta (multiple digit addition and subtraction)
• Gamma (single and multiple digit multiplication)
• Delta (single and multiple digit division)
• Epsilon (fractions)
• Zeta (decimals and percents)
• Pre-Algebra
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Algebra 2
• PreCalculus
• Calculus

The early years of Math U See use hands-on math manipulative blocks. This can really help some kids understand the math concepts. The elementary and middle school levels also include a worksheet generator in the digital tool kit. You can create printable worksheets that focus on the specific math skills your kids need to practice.

We began using Math U See at the Algebra level. At that point, there were hands-on materials used occasionally, but not often. I have not seen the math manipulatives used past the Algebra book.

Math U See is:

• A full math curriculum that spans every grade level from kindergarten – high school
• Hands-on in elementary – middle school grades
• A combination of instructional videos and workbooks

How to Choose the Best Homeschool Math Curriculum for Your Family

Homeschool families are all unique. No curriculum is perfect for every family, however, these tips are the best way to find your perfect homeschool math curriculum.

Identify your budget. There is no point in getting excited about a curriculum that is way too expensive for your budget.

Decide on your preferred format. Do you want the lessons to be completely online, completely offline, or a mix?

Think about whether you want to use a spiral approach or a mastery approach. My preference is mastery lessons with spiral review.

Consider whether you are comfortable teaching math or prefer the program to do all of the teaching. Some homeschool parents are comfortable teaching math while others prefer to just check their student’s work.

Try a sample lesson with your kids to see what feels like a good fit. Many curricula offer a free trial. Consider how much time a lesson takes. Do you have room in your lesson plans for that time every day?

What if your favorite homeschool math curriculum isn’t on my list? That is okay! Different things work for different families!

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