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Mathematics Curriculum
Types of Mathematics Curriculum
Math includes Basic Arithmatic, Patterns, Sequencing, Logic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Probability, and Statistics. Mathematics spreads throughout so many areas of our lives, you probably can't go a day without using it. Math curriculums all teach the same math, but in a different way. See what works best for your child.Legend
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Abeka is a tried and true traditional method for learning math. Great for the visual learner as the pages are full of color.
Grade:
K-12th
Style:
Workbook
Beast Academy provides a full, rigorous, and entertaining curriculum for aspiring math beasts. Written in comic book style, the books include challenging problems, puzzles, and games to reinforce the lessons.
Grade:
3rd-8th
Style:
Comic book, Workbook, & Online Interactive
Boco Math One is focused on experiential, project-based learning. It is a gentle jargon-free guide to become acquainted or reacquainted with math. Recognize math in your everyday life, learn math vocabulary and work on projects to do with your kids to practice math skills.
Grade:
K-3rd
Style:
Workbook & Project-Based Learning
Christian Light Education relates math to real life situations in this traditional style program. Student work consists of continuous review to ensure that the concepts stick. Daily speed drills, oral drills, and flash cards help cement math facts.
Grade:
1st-12th
Style:
Workbook
Christian Light Education relates math to real life situations in this traditional style program. Student work consists of continuous review to ensure that the concepts stick. Daily speed drills, oral drills, and flash cards help cement math facts.
Grade:
1st-12th
Style:
Workbook
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CTC math specializes in providing online video tutorials which take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Lessons are taught the traditional, simple, and easy-to-understand way.
Grade:
K-12th
Style:
Online Interactive
The Good and the Beautiful has reworked their math curriculm to make lessons easier to teach. Eachunit contains stories and meaningful connections to real life. With beautiful and engaging full-color course books, this course will engage visual learners with a gentle approach.
Grade:
K-5th
Style:
Workbook
Khan Academy teaches a wide variety of math skills beginning at counting and going through calculus.
Grade:
3rd-12th
Style:
Online Interactive
Each Life of Fred book is written in the style of a novel that goes through the adventures of Fred's life. See how Fred uses math in a practical application that makes math come alive with lots of humor, clear explanations, and silly illustrations that really stick. Life of Fred answers the "why" of math. Supplemental material may be needed.
Grade:
1st-12th
Style:
Textbook
Math Mammoth is a mastery-oriented, affordable, yet quality math program. It focuses strongly on conceptual understanding, using visual models and exercises. Mental math and number sense are emphasized.
Grade:
1st-7th
Style:
Workbook
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Math-U-See is a video series that is designed for you to watch in order to learn the method behind teaching certain math concepts. Once watched, you can present the information to your child to explore it together. Then the child practices the technique for mastery. Test book included.
Grade:
PreK-12th
Style:
Video, Workbook, & Manipulatives
Miquon Math is ideal for the hands-on learner to help develop thinking skills. It uses Cuisinare rods as its primary manipulative. The series is well laid out and affordable. Miquon and Singapore Math are often used together in the younger years, although both are seperate complete programs.
Grade:
1st-3rd
Style:
Workbook & Manipulatives
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RightStart Math uses the AL Abacus to provide a visual, auditory, and kinesthetic experience. Math card games are also used, minimizing worksheets and eliminating flash cards.
Grade:
A-G
Style:
Workbook & Manipulatives
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Saxon Saxon uses a short-spiral approach, with a lot of repetition and memorization of math facts.
Grade:
K-12th
Style:
Workbook
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Shiller Math is a Montessori based manipulative curriculum that uses a multi-sensory approach to develop math skills. It uses music, manipulatives, flashcards, and workbooks to teach essential skills.
Grade:
PreK-8th
Style:
Lesson Book, CD, & Manipulatives
Singapore Math uses a mastery approach that helps kids become problem solvers, not just memorizers of math facts. Miquon and Singapore are often used together in the younger years, although both are seperate complete programs. In middle and high school, the curriculum switches to include mixes of geometry, algebra, and others into one-grade curriculum.
Grade:
K-8th
Style:
Workbook & Manipulatives
Teaching Textbooks is an online and interactive CD-based curriculum. It was designed for independent learners who thrive on down-to-earth, audiovisual step-by-step explanations. It's like having a tutor with all along the way!
Grade:
3rd-12th
Style:
Online Interactive
Gameschooling
Gameschooling is when board and card games are included in the homeschool experience to help enrich learning in a particular subject. Rather than just playing games for fun, gameschooling emphasizes the educational aspect of playing games. Since children tend to learn best while being engaged and having fun, gameschooling is seen as a great way to solidify material that may not be understood as readily if just reading it from a textbook.
Adsumudi helps to sharpen mental math skills. There's a different level of play on each card and can be tailored to the players' skills. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide to equal the center number on each card.
Number of Players:
2-6
Ages:
8-12
Blokus is a strategy game for the whole family. You have 21 pieces to place on the board and each piece must touch another of the same color, but only at the corners. Protect your territory by fitting as many of your pieces on the board as possible while blocking your opponents.
Number of Players:
2-4
Ages:
5+
There are several different versions of Clumsy Thief for different levels of play. Make and collect stacks that add up to 100. There are no turns, so play until you can't anymore. Players can add to their stacks or steal from another player. Lots of fun play while learning to add.
Number of Players:
3-6
Ages:
8+
Dino Math Tracks teaches place value, counting, addition, and subtraction. Roll the dice and place them in the order that gets your dinosaurs across the finish line first. This game was a favorite of my both my kids for many years.
Number of Players:
2-4
Ages:
6+
Mastermind is a strategy games of taking turns setting and solving secret codes. It's one of the best logic games for kids and a current favorite of my tweens.
Number of Players:
2
Ages:
6+
Math Dice Jr is a mental math game that helps to develop critical thinking skills. Add and subtract numbers up to twelve for younger kids and multiply and divide for older kids.
Number of Players:
2+
Ages:
6+
Mille Bornes is a card game that originated in France. It mixes racing and math. Be the first person to 1,000 miles while avoiding speed limits, avoiding accidents, running out of gas, and other penalties. It's a classic game that our family has loved.
Number of Players:
2-6
Ages:
7+
Mobi is a cross between Scrabble and math equations. The goal of the game is to make math equations quick and connect the tiles in a crossword style grid first to be the winner.
Number of Players:
1-6
Ages:
6+
Prime Climb is great for practicing adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing, as you make your way to the center of the board. The first to land both pawns on 101 wins the game.
Number of Players:
2-4
Ages:
10+
Proof is a fast paced game of mental math magic. Practice multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, and square roots.
Number of Players:
2-6
Ages:
9+
Qwixx is another favorite in our house. It is simple to play, but decision making is crucial. The more numbers you cross off, the more points you score.
Number of Players:
2-5
Ages:
8+
Rummikub is a rummy style game with tiles. Players take turns placing numbered tiles in runs or groups. The first player to use all of their tiles wins. The rules are simple, the game is varied, and it's a fun time for the family.
Number of Players:
2-4
Ages:
8+
Smath is played similarly to Scrabble, but with equations instead. Gain extra points by playing on 2x and 3x squares. For the math whiz, step it up to multiplication and division. Count up the tile point value at the end of your turn. Most points at the end of the game wins.
Number of Players:
2-4
Ages:
6+
Sum Swamp is a fun game for kindergarteners just learning to add and subtract. Race through the swamp while facing math challenges and meeting funny swamp creatures along the way.
Number of Players:
2-4
Ages:
5+
Yahtzee is a classic dice throwing game. What makes it challenging is strategically adding up the points and knowing when to reroll or where best to use a certain combination of dice.
Number of Players:
2+
Ages:
8+
