๐Best Math Curriculum
Every math program reviewed here has been thoroughly researched and evaluated. No sponsored picks.
AoPS Prealgebra & Algebra
4.8/5Grades 7โ10 ยท $200โ$400 per course
AoPS middle school curriculum. Same philosophy as high school: deep, rigorous, problem-focused. Not for average students โ for mathematically motivated kids. Builds competition-level math foundation.
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS)
4.8/5Grades 6โ12 ยท $200โ$400 per course
AoPS is for serious math students. It teaches genuine problem-solving and competition-level math. Not for average students โ this is for kids who love math and need to be challenged. Online classes with interaction and community. Expensive but elite.
Beast Academy
4.7/5Grades 3โ6 ยท $150โ$300 per year
Beast Academy is math disguised as a comic book. It's engaging, clever, and teaches real problem-solving โ not just procedure memorization. Kids actually *want* to do the problems. Parent guide is optional but helpful.
Khan Academy Math
4.4/5Grades Kโ12 ยท Free
Khan Academy is completely free video math instruction. High-quality explanations, practice problems, progress tracking. Not a complete curriculum alone, but excellent supplement or standalone for motivated learners.
Math Mammoth
4.3/5Grades Kโ7 ยท $30โ$70 per level
Math Mammoth is parent-friendly and thorough. It covers the full scope with clear explanations and tons of practice. Not fancy, but incredibly effective โ especially for families who want to understand *why* math works, not just memorize procedures.
Saxon Math
4.5/5Grades Kโ12 ยท $60โ$120 per level
The gold standard of incremental math instruction. Saxon builds skills through constant review and repetition. Not flashy, but it works โ especially for kids who need consistent practice to retain concepts.
Singapore Math
4.6/5Grades Kโ6 ยท $60โ$120 per level
Singapore Math uses the bar model method to teach conceptual understanding. Kids learn *why* math works before jumping to abstract procedures. Deep, rigorous, and highly effective โ but it requires patience from parents learning a different method.
Teaching Textbooks
4/5Grades 3โ12 ยท $72/year per student (online)
The self-teaching math program that homeschool parents dream about. Teaching Textbooks handles instruction via animated lectures and auto-grades everything. Your kid works independently while you drink coffee.