"Math with Confidence," published by Well Trained Mind Press, is an open-and-go comprehensive curriculum providing clear explanations, engaging exercises, and practical applications to build a solid foundation in math concepts. With a focus on mastery and confidence-building, this curriculum equips students with the tools they need to excel in mathematics. Parents praise its structured (but flexible) approach, emphasis on mastery and confidence building, and ability to instill a deep understanding of mathematical concepts in their children. It has short, hands-on lessons and incorporates lots of games and real life context.

CTC Math is a self-paced online math program.  Each lesson has a short video that can be watched as many times as needed to understand the material.  After each video, students have the option of answering question online or printing out the worksheet.  Each tutorial comes with a helpful 1-page summary of the key concepts in the lesson. Parents can select and assign lessons a head of time through the parent portal. Parents describe seeing a boost in their children's confidence with math and fewer struggles with their kids around math.

This program is popular for kids ready for pre-algebra and beyond. Each lesson comes with a video taught by long-time math teacher and homeschooler David Denison. Parents report that the program is structured to support students and even help them find some joy in math. The program offers two options: one for kids who need extra support with math and another for kids who are ready for a more standard level course. Courses run from pre-algebra up to advanced algebra and trigonometry. 

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Nicole the Math Lady teaches self-paced, online lessons for multiple levels of Saxon Math.  This is a great curriculum pairing for families who enjoy having an experienced math teacher teach the concepts.  Many students find that watching the video, completing the practice set from the video, and then doing the odd numbered problems in the book is a great lesson length.  Nicole the Math Lady also offers a self-grading option to check for correctness in addition to many other math supports. 

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RightStart Math is a K-8 math curriculum that uses an innovative combination of manipulatives, games, and teacher-guided lessons.  It is an excellent curriculum for building a strong number sense and a functional understanding of why math works.  This curriculum requires about an hour of direct instruction (parent teaching each student 1-on-1). The lessons are clearly written and the games are a fun and effective way to teach math. 

This K-12 math curriculum is aligned with Common Core standards and easy to use. The standard book explains each concept using a series of examples. Then it gives 2-4 pages of practice work. The lower levels use colorful characters to teach the concepts while the upper levels shift to a more academic approach.  Common Core Coach also has book options for kids who need more support in math (Common Core Support Coach) and options for kids who are ready for more of a challenge (Common Core Performance Coach).  

This curriculum uses a combination of storylines, puzzles, activities, and instruction to teach math for kids ages 6-13.  There is an online version or a workbook that can be used separately or in conjunction with each other.  This curriculum is loosely aligned with Common Core standards. Many parents like the critical thinking and problem solving skills used in this curriculum. 

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Based on a method of teaching math originally developed by the Singapore’s Ministry of Education in the 1980's, this curriculum uses an approach that builds a deep understanding of mathematics often leading to higher test scores.  It uses visual tools to introduce ideas while connecting concepts in unique ways. This curriculum is a favorite of local families and charter schools. The option to buy access to instructional videos can be a helpful addition to the workbooks.  

This innovative curriculum is perfect for families who love learning in nature.  It teaches all required math topics for K-5 grades by integrating natural material, hands-on projects, and games into each lesson.  This curriculum moves away from the conventional textbook and worksheet model to make lessons interactive and applicable.  This affordable curriculum is designed to stand alone or be used in conjunction with other books. 

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Life of Fred is an unconventional approach to teaching math. Each book tells the story of a character named Fred and follows his adventures using math in different ways.  At the end of each chapter there is a set of practice problems to solve that integrate with the story. Kids who enjoy real life problem solving and stories will enjoy these short engaging lessons. The books range from kindergarten to university mathematics.  

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This is a rigorous and conventional textbook series that easily meets all the state standards.  Each lesson begins with a few pages of instruction and then offers about 40 practice problems.  They have accompanying apps with quick instruction on the concepts and how to work through the odd problems in the book. Big Ideas Integrated Math is the textbook used in the classroom at CORE Butte High School (CBHS).  Students interested in enrolling their kids at CBHS may want to use this curriculum in middle school to prepare the kids for the college-model classroom at the high school.  

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Teaching Textbooks is a digital math program. It offers offers instruction, practice sets with step-by-step solutions, automatic grading, and a printable grade book. The program can be used on a computer, tablets, and phones. This is a great program for independent learners who work well on devices. Many families who are homeschooling multiple students like that their kids can work on their math autonomously, with the parents offering support as needed. 

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Math-U-See is a comprehensive math curriculum that breaks down concepts into manageable parts, using the "concrete to abstract" method for easier understanding. It includes instructional videos, manipulatives, and practice problems, making it ideal for hands-on and visual learners. Digital options with virtual tools and video instruction are also available.