Your Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Math Curriculum

Different math programs benefit different children based on a variety of elements, such as learning styles and study preferences. The best way to decide which program will serve your child and avoid the math grumbles is to carefully analyze each option to see which one resonates with your child’s unique learning style. It might help to get on the phone with an Advisor to ask questions about the programs and how they work for different kinds of students or families if you’re still unsure after your research. 

Variety of Math Programs for Homeschoolers

Sonlight offers a variety of complete math programs for you to consider—all reputable brands that have works for thousands of families for tens of years. Once you decide upon the brand that best fits your family, complete the suggested assessments in order to decide on the appropriate levels to purchase for your child. 

If you choose a program that you decide is not as well-fitting as you thought it would be, you can always choose to change to a different program when the time is right to make the transition. 

A Deep Dive into Sonlight Math Options

Join Lisa as she talks through all the Math options Sonlight offers. Discover the benefits of each program and explore which curriculum is best for your kids.

It is important to note that you do not need to worry whether or not a program is good, because they are all excellent options The real key is finding the program that meshes with your style of teaching, your child’s style of learning, the routines of your homeschool, etc. While Saxon may be ideal for your neighbor, you may find that RightStart Math is what your hands-on learner needs for success with math. Your child may thrive upon a predictable math routine with lots of practice problems while your friend’s children balk at such a rigid approach. 

Find Your Favorite Math Features 

Consider the helpful Sonlight Math Comparison Chart for at-a-glance features to assist with your decision-making. From whether the programs are parent intensive to whether they meet common core standards, the chart can help you narrow your options to the few that you feel will best serve your student’s learning style and your preferred approach to homeschooling, as well. 

Evaluating Your Math Curriculum Options

Which math program best serves your family? For example, take note of which programs are screen-heavy and how that jibes with your preferences. Is mental math a goal for your children? Is keeping math very fun with little drill important to you? Or do you feel safer with a traditional approach with lots of practice and drilling?

The Math Comparison Chart will help you narrow down your selections based on these goals and preferences.

Sonlight offers 10 math curriculums, so there is surely one that will work for your children!

Choosing Math for Different Grades or Purposes

While Math-U-See and Saxon Math Homeschool offer programs for grades K-12, Horizons Math, Singapore Primary Math, and RightStart Math offer programs for grades K-6. Miquon Math program serves grades 1-4, and VideoText Interactive serves grades 8-12. 

For enrichment programs, Math Adventures features a fun activity book for grades 2-5, while Life of Fred serves story-based features for grades K-5+, and MathTacular! is made up of DVD stories that make math easy to digest for grades K-5. 

See all the best math programs at Sonlight here.