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Homeschool math curriculum guide
This section of HomeschoolMath.net lists resources to help you choose a mathematics curriculum for homeschooling. Read here how to choose a homeschool math curriculum . We also have a large section of reviews of all popular homeschool math curricula on the market today (see below).
Articles on curriculum issues
How to choose a homeschool math curriculum
Is your math curriculum coherent and logical?
Scope and sequence chart suggestion
A list of math readers or books to use for a "living math" approach.
Cheap curricula resources
Free and inexpensive curriculum materials - this is a list of materials that you can use to supplement, or in a pinch even for a complete curriculum if you plan it well.
Math curriculum websites or video resources - some of these are not free, but may still be fairly inexpensive.
Recommendations for pre-algebra books - many are quite inexpensive if you buy them used.
Algebra websites and books - many of the websites listed can work as well as an algebra textbook.
Geometry websites and books - again, an amazing wealth of resources.
Trigonometry websites
Calculus websites and books
A list of stores to buy used homeschool curricula
Homeschooling parents , please post a review of the curriculum you are using so that others may benefit.
Reviews
Elementary
Name Special Notes
Saxon math
"Incremental approach" - meaning a very short spiral.
Singapore Math
Mastery-oriented; advanced; highly conceptual
Math-U-See
Based on manipulatives (blocks). Video instruction & worksheets.
Developmental Mathematics (1-9)
Simple mastery-oriented workbooks by topics.
Excel math (K-6)
Spiraling program designed initially for classroom use, but is inexpensive to buy for homeschool.
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Math Mammoth *
The site owner's own curriculum! Mastery-based. Available as a download or printed copies.
Horizons math (K-6)
Uses spiral approach with very colorful workbooks.
Making Math Meaningful (K-6, Alg, Geo)
Workbook and mastery based curriculum. Emphasizes teaching the WHY behind math concepts.
Mastering Mathematics (1-6)
Completely mastery-oriented program that has a book for each of the four operations, one book for decimals, and one for fractions. Includes manipulatives, workbooks, and games.
Math Made Easy (K-5)
A series of inexpensive math workbooks by DK publishing, 200 pages long.
Math on the Level (K-8)
Neither a textbook nor a workbook approach. Gives the parents the tools they need to teach any math topic, and encourages teaching each child at his or her own maturation level and pace.
Miquon Math (1-3)
Workbooks with varied problems that develop thinking skills & concepts
Modern Curriculum Press
Inexpensive basic workbooks
Moving With Math
A balanced math program by Math Teachers Press. Manipulative & workbook based.
Professor B (1-5 + algebra)
A total mastery program.
RightStart Mathematics (K-4)
Bases the early grades on abacus instruction and math card games
ShillerMath (K-7)
Montessori-based manipulative based curriculum. Comes in kits that span several grade levels.
Mathematics for Elementary School (1-6)
An inexpensive Japanese math program translated into English, conceptual-based
Middle school
Name Special Notes
Saxon math
"Incremental approach" - short spiral
Singapore Math
Mastery-oriented; advanced; highly conceptual
Math-U-See
Based on manipulatives (blocks). Video instruction & worksheets.
Developmental Mathematics (1-9)
Simple mastery-oriented workbooks by topics.
Key to... workbooks
Inexpensive series of workbooks on the most important middle school conccepts.
Math on the Level (K-8)
Neither a textbook nor a workbook approach. Gives the parents the tools they need to teach any math topic, and encourages teaching each child at his or her own maturation level and pace.
RightStart Geometry (5-8)
A hands-on approach to learning lots of geometry - much more than in typical textbooks.
High school
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