Grades K-8   

Rightstart Mathematics uses the AL Abacus (pictured left) to provide a visual, auditory, and kinesthetic experience. The elementary and intermediate program lessons provide a lot of parent support, with an abundance of math games and activities. The manipulative set is an essential part of Levels A-F.

Rightstart Math is a multisensory curriculum, and provides visualization strategies for learning the facts. The emphasis is on understanding. Their philosophy is that math needs to be taught so 95% is understood and only 5% memorized.

Builds a strong foundation for any child, very visual  and fully scripted. Emphasis on understanding and visualizing.

K-5 second edition aligned to the CCSS

Grade K-8

Math Mammoth books concentrate on conceptual understanding and are strong in mental math. Geared toward visual learners, lessons are mastery-oriented workbooks with minimal hands-on activities, and emphasize concetual development. The directions in the worktexts are written directly to the student, and are often self-teaching.

The curriculum offers a lot of student self-guided support, a worksheet maker, some scripting, and extra work book options.

Light Blue Series is aligned to CCSS, mastery-oriented, and emphasizes conceptual development. Texts are available in a downloadable version.

Math Mammoth has free math videos that span topics for elementary and middle school, showing varied exercises for each topic. They are recorded in high-density (HD) and are viewable both at mathmammoth.com/ as well on Youtube. 

Light blue series aligned to the CCSS

Grades K-3

Grades K-3 use the Saxon incremental approach to teaching math. Students are reviewing previously learned concepts continually, while adding new learning in small segments that build upon each other. The Kindergarten curriculum includes the Meeting Book and the Teacher Edition, and it operates totally from teacher-directed instruction.  Grade levels 1-3 include the Teacher Edition, the Home Study Meeting Book and Student Workbooks 1 & 2.

Scripted lesson plans and manipulative based learning build a strong conceptual foundation.

Aligned to the CCSS

Grades K-7   

Math-U-See uses a hands-on, multi-sensory approach. Manipulatives are part of the curriculum all the way through

Math-U-See also employs a skill mastery approach, which requires students to demonstrate mastery of each concept before  moving to the next one.  2013 and newer texts are aligned to the CCSS, but because Math-U-See is based on levels and not grades, some lessons may need to be taught out of order to ensure all Common Core Standards are taught in accordance to traditional grade levels.

K-5 aligned to the CCSS

Grades K-6

Based on research funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Math Expressions is a proven Pre-K–6 curriculum that helps children make sense of math by exploring, discussing, and demonstrating their understanding of key concepts. In busy, active lessons, students learn how to look deeper and choose their own path to the answers—skills that will take them far beyond the math classroom. 

2020 version aligned to the CCSS.

Grades K-8

HMH into Math makes it easy for teachers to choose the instructional delivery—print, digital, or a combination of both—that fits their teaching style, their school’s resource availablility, and their students’ needs. Assessments are embedded in the program, so teachers can easily monitor, forecast, and accelerate growth. Quality growth data to pinpoint student proficiency is readily available. It includes targeted differentiation strategies for every lesson in print, digital interactives, and "Tabletop Flipcharts."

Aligned to the CCSS

Grades K-6

Dimensions Math PK-5 series is an updated version of Singapore Math that preserves its solid foundation. The series follows the same framework of Concrete - Pictorial - Abstract that other Singapore series use. The curriculum has comprehensive video lessons for grades 1-6 textbooks.  

The Dimensions Program uses vibrant imagery. Games and activities within the lessons give  opportunities to develop mental math skills and gain fluency with the math facts in interesting ways. Components of the program are textbooks, workbooks, and teacher guides. 

Looking for a little more support in teaching math? This video subscription (additional fee) brings a professional Singapore math teacher into your home classroom and provides in-depth instruction covering all the Dimensions Math textbooks and workbooks for an entire school year. Available for Grades 1–6. 

Aligned to the CCSS

Grades K-5

My Math has the advantage of being easy to use without the teacher edition at the lower levels. Digital tools are available to help develop customized content. The 2016 edition and newer texts are aligned to the CCSS.

This curriculum does not include manipulatives.

Aligned to the CCSS

Grades K-6

My Math is currently being used in ACA math classes. It was specifically written to provide thorough coverage of the CCSS with an emphasis on depth of instruction. Enrichment workbooks offer extension and enrichment activities for every lesson in the Student Edition. The 2016 edition and newer texts are aligned to the CCSS.

This curriculum does not include manipulatives.

Aligned to the CCSS

Grades K-8

The components of Math in Focus are the Student Text, the workbook and Teacher’s Edition. There is also an Extra Practice book for each workbook and an Assessment book if needed. Lessons concentrate on a single concept rather than providing continual practice on previously learned concepts. The goal of Math in Focus is to teach concepts so thoroughly that frequent review is unnecessary.

Each level has a suggested list of manipulatives that consists of common household items.

A major focus of this curriculum is preparing students for success in Algebra.

Aligned to the CCSS

Grades 3-5

Components of the Saxon Intermediate series, grades 3-5 include the student text, a solutions manual, the Power Up Workbook, and Homeschool Testing book. Instead of a Teacher’s Manual, the solutions manual has answers and complete solutions for all textbook problems. This series is aligned to the CCSS.

Saxon uses an incremental, spiral approach of introducing a concept or skill, then expanding upon it in future lessons.

Moderate parent instruction is required.

Aligned to the CCSS

Grades 1-2

All About Learning Press Grades 1-2 Currently, there are only levels 1 and 2, but more are to come.  

All About Math This scripted, open-and-go program was developed for busy parents, teachers, and tutors who want to teach math in the most effective way possible. It provides research-based, multisensory instruction with scripted lessons that give results with only 20 minutes a day. This mastery-based program covers cardinality, operations, place value, algebraic thinking, and more, ensuring no gaps in learning. 

Grades K-6

Big Ideas 2022 K-5 is a seamless and comprehensive K-5 curriculum, Math & YOU is designed to empower teachers to accelerate learning for ALL students.     

Math & YOU sparks curiosity and encourages students to make instructional connections that enhance their deeper-level understanding of mathematics and its relevance, preparing them for success in the future. The program's conceptual framework, combined with a focus on math in everyday life and careers, creates passionate mathematics students engaged in their own learning journey.