๐Ÿ“Best Math Curriculum

Every math program reviewed here has been thoroughly researched and evaluated. No sponsored picks.

AoPS Prealgebra & Algebra

4.8/5

Grades 7โ€“10 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)

4.8/5

Grades 6โ€“12 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

4.7/5

Grades 3โ€“6 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

4.4/5

Grades Kโ€“12 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

4.3/5

Grades Kโ€“7 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

4.5/5

Grades Kโ€“12 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

4.6/5

Grades Kโ€“6 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

4/5

Grades 3โ€“12 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.