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Mathematics* These are the ones we recommend for K-2. You can also check Cathyduffyreviews.com for in-depth review of any of the curriculum. Recommended Free WebsitesSupplemental Program for multiplication
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"I Can..." Statements by Grade Level
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*All About MathAoPSBeast AcademyDenison Algebra*Dimensions *HorizonsKhan AcademyMath MammothMath U SeeMath With Confidence*RightStart MathSaxonSingapore PrimaryTeaching TextbooksThinkwell MathIXLMathTimes Tales
(for math using memorable story)
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* These are the ones we recommend for K-2.
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GradesK-36th-8th1st-6th7th-8thK-8thK-3rdAll ages/levels1st-7thK-8thK-5thK-6thK-8thK-5th 3rd-8th6th-8thK-8+NRICH MathsYouCubed at HomeAny needing multiplication facts.
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TypeInfo Coming Soon!Rigorous, innovativeRigorous, uses storiesOffers both Standard Course levels for regular learners and Success Course levels for students w/ learning disability. Rigorous, comprehensiveModerate to RigorousModerate to RigorousModerateModerateFairly easyModerate, uses games, songsSpiral, rigorous
Note that there are 2 different lines of Saxon Math.
K-3, 5/4, 6/5, 7/6, etc. is one line, and Saxon Intermediate is a separate line.
RigorousEasyRigorousSolid math. Story based mneumonics for memorizing upper mult. facts;
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Online?NoSome books available onlineHas online componentText based that includes videosHas optional online video instruction for each lesson. You can purchase a year's worth of instructional videos for $85 HERE. NoEntirely onlineVideos on websiteUses DVDs. Now has digital packs. NoNoNoNoUses DVDs/workbook OR all onlineYes. Online video lessons, automatically graded assignments, and interactive support.
Printed Companion Books.
All online. Fabulous free math games and activities that inspire deep thinking in all areas, all ages.Free activites to explore math in rich and creative ways, great options to try once a week.digital videos with paper workbooks that can be ordered to supplement.
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Parent InvolvementHigh. 30-45 minutes daily.Minimal for high readers
Medium-high for average
Minimal to Moderate, depending on student needModerate: 15 minutes dailyModerate: 15 minutes dailyMinimal unless student has questions.LowVideo once per weekHighHighMediumMediumLowLow to MediumFairly lowK-8Low to Medium
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NotesClear and concise. Prepares well for higher-level mathematics.
Algebra book may be done over course of two years if desired.
Critical thinking and understanding big concepts. Check placement level.
Extra parental involvment may be needed due to the rigorous, challenging topics presented.
*We are excited about this curriculum! This is a great curriculum and can be used by anyone, but is also great for struggling math students. Students take their math workbook and do the problems along with the video lesson daily. Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry Texbook & Video Courses.Understand big math concepts. Divided into semesters so you buy teacher book, textbook, and workbook for each semester. You can also purchase the optional (but good) instructional videos for the whole grade level ($85).Colorful, has games. Only K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd allowed. Divided into semesters. Teacher guide is important. Comprehensive, videos for every concept. Uses point system, games. Great for supplementing any curriculum. Students can take a course challenge at any time and see where they have holes. Light Blue Series only. Can purchase PDF and print or can purchase hard copies. Divided into semesters so you buy workbook for each semester. Presented on video at start of lesson, then student does worksheets A, B, C... through H if needed each lesson. Has good manipulatives. Covers only 1 topic/year. (For example, Alpha is addition, Beta is subtraction, Gamma is multiplication.)
Digital pack is free with Universal or Level up set. It's $45 if you just buy a book.
Hands-on activities, games, colorful workbooks, and middle of the road difficulty. For the parent it provides scripted lessons, open and go activities, concept explanations, and end-of-unit checkpoints.
Uses games, songs, abacus, and other manipulatives for learning big concepts. Best if started in early grades. Teaches new concept and does minimal drills but every day student does two problems of every kind so they remember how to do them. Spirals back to all old concepts.
*Nicole the Math Lady subscription is a wonderful add-on to Saxon. She has videos for all of the Saxon lessons. Runs about $59 per year. She does have some free videos on YouTube. There's also Pottoroff math, free on YouTube. Nicole starts at Saxon 3.
Focused on mastery. We only use the U.S. editions. Common Core editions phase out 10/2025. Starts at 3rd grade. Watch video about lesson, answers questions. Can retake any lesson or any quiz multiple times. Videos for each problem. Grades are recorded online.Rigorous 6th-12th grade math curriculum with standard and honors courses available at each level.

Watch the video lesson, and complete the assignment in the printed Companion Book. Enter answers into the online course to receive automatic grading and support.

Online "Study Buddy" tool used during the assignments to find next steps, ask questions, and get additional practice.
IXL is an online math program. It can be used as a main curriculum, but it's best as a supplement, like Khan Academy. It has math topics for each grade level, questions,videos to watch if you don't understand, and lots of games. Great for filling holes. VIDEOVIDEOEspecially helpful tool for dyslexics to memorize the upper times tables
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PlacementAoPS Placement Test
Beast Academy Placement Test
Placement GuideDimensions Placement TestHorizons Placement TestOn Khan, choose a course and take challenge test.
Math Mammoth Placement Test
Math U See Placement TestMath with Confidence Placement InfoRightStart Placement TestSaxon Placement TestPrimary Placement TestTeaching Textbooks Placement TestsThinkwell Math Placement TestsLook at skills on each grade level. WebsiteWebsite
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What You NeedStudent Text
Solutions Manual
Guide book
Student Practice Book
All inclusive: Access to 15 chapters of video lessons & Solutions video library. The package includes Student Textbook, Solutions Manual, Parent Guide, and Test Booklet
Teacher book (2)
Textbook (2), (consumable)
Workbook (2) (consumable)
Test book optional
Teacher book
Student Workbooks (2)
All online.
Requires you to set up account.
Student workbook (2)
Answer Key & Test Book
Review Worktext available
DVD
Student Workbook
Answer Key
Instructor Guide and a Student Workbook(s)
Teacher Book
Student Workbook
Manipulatives for that level
Worksheets
K-3: spiral bound nonconsumable teacher's edition with lessons that are read-and-go, 2 consumable practice book(s), flashcards, and a meeting book (optional). It's recommended to get manipulatives to go with K-3.
Saxon 5/4, 6/5, 7/6, 8/7. These come with a non consumable Student textbook, consumable Student tests/worksheets, and a solutions manual.
Saxon Intermediate 3,4, 5: Student text, test book and test answers, solutions manual and Power Up workbook
Home Instructor's Guide
Student Workbook (consumable)
Has moved to mostly online (TT 4.0)
Old way: DVD Set
Student Workbook
-Online course
-Companion Books (Optional because digital copies are included with the course, but the printed Companion Books are recommended.)
-Printed Quizzes and Tests (Optional)
All online. See "Extras" tab. Free access via the website: nrich.maths.orgFree access via the website: youcubed.org
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Cost$70 for the year, Link to set$120 for 1 set of guide books (4 for year); $160 for set AND online access. Link to BA sets, Link to RR sets ($105)$175 for full set$60 per semester; $158 per year if include tests. Link to set

Extra, optional Video purchase
$96 for year (boxed set). Link to setFREE$40 for the year. Link to setStudent Pack $48; Level Up Kit $100; Universal Set $182; Digital pack is free with Universal and Level up kits; $45 if you buy things separately.
Order from mathusee.com or from Rainbowresource.com .
Digital products can be purchased through Well-Trained Mind, since they don't give us the discounted price on their website. Please use Amazon/Rainbow Resource for any physical products. $100 per year + $250 for manipulatives that are used year to year.
Links to sets
$100-200 depending.
Link to set

Video lessons and online practice:
1) Nicole the Math Lady subscription-$59
2) My Math Assistant-$5/mth or year-long subscription
About $40 per semester but can buy additional practice. Link to sets$46/yr Online access.
Link to level 4
$169 Online Course
$41.99 Companion Books (optional)
$24.99 Printed Quizzes and Tests (optional)
$25 for year via Pearl subscription.
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Lending LibraryCan check out Textbook and Solutions ManualCan check out Guide books. NoCan check out Teacher books,Test booksCan check out Teacher booksNAAnswer keysCan check out Instructional DVDs, Instructor's Manual, and manipulatives. Instructor GuidesCan check out Teacher book, manipulatives (parts of it)Can check out Textbook and Solutions Manual, manipulativesCan check out Home Instructor's GuideNothing for online. Can check out DVDs if using physical workbook. NoNA
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Link to Websitehttps://artofproblemsolving.com/storehttps://beastacademy.com/booksDenison AlgebraParent REviewhttps://www.rainbowresource.com/category/2173/Horizons-Math.htmlhttps://www.khanacademy.org/https://www.mathmammoth.com/complete-curriculumhttps://mathusee.com/https://kateshomeschoolmath.com/math-with-confidence-homeschool-math-curriculum/https://rightstartmath.com/our-curriculum/the-rightstart-difference/rightstart-for-home-school/https://www.rainbowresource.com/category/2074/Saxon-Math.htmlhttps://www.singaporemath.com/pages/primary-mathematics-for-homeschoolhttps://www.teachingtextbooks.com/https://www.thinkwellhomeschool.com/collections/grades-6-12-mathixl.com
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PEARL VideoPearl Beast Academy Video
Google Slides
Pearl Dimensions Video
Pearl Horizons Video
Khan Academy Walk-through
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Non-PEARL Online ReviewsReview from eSchooled with Amanda Melrose

Math We Love from Joy Cherrick
Denison Review by Beyond the Books Homeschool

Denison Review from Simply Living It
Dimesions Math review from The Balanced Mom

Singapore Math Review from eSchooled with Amanda Melrose
Horizons Math review by Heather TorresMath Mammoth Review by Your One Room Schoolhouse

Math Mammoth Flip Through from Julia at Home
Math U See review by Teach From Home

Epsilon Flip Through by Our Homeschool Table

Delta Flip Through by Homeschool Honey

Math U See Kinder-High School Review by Little Bits of Bliss
Kinder Review by Your One Room Schoolhouse

Grade 3 Overview by This Homeschool House

Math With Confidence + Right Start Math Comparison
Math With Confidence + Right Start Math Comparison

Level D Review by My Chocolate Moments

Curriculum Flip Through and Review by Everyday I'm Motherin'
Saxon Review All Levels by Bourne4Homeschool

5/4 + Nicole the Math Lady Review from This Blessed Mess
Singapore Math review from eSchooled with Amanda Melrose

Review of Books 1, 2 and 3 from Kids Learning for Life
TT Review from A Place to Next

TT Review from Erica Arndt
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PEARL Parent ReviewsAoPS Parent Review #1Beast Parent Review #1Denison Parent Review #1MUS Parent Review #1MwC Parent Review #1RS Parent Review #1Saxon Parent Review #1Singapore Parent Review #1TT Parent Review #1
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AoPS Parent Review #2Beast Parent Review #2MUS Parent Review #2PEARL MWC SlideshowTT Parent Review #2
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AoPS Parent Review #3MUS Parent Review #3
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PEARL Teacher ReviewsMUS Teacher Review #1
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BA Teacher Review #1
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* These are the ones we recommend for K-2. See anything incorrect? Email Erika Weller (eweller@qsd48.org)
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