Saxon Homeschool Kit
Complete Curriculum, but requires a Core Supplement
Rigorous, back to basics approach to math
Heavy use of practice and repetition
Uses a spiral method, breaking complex subjects down into smaller pieces
Structured program with a lot of guides, solutions, prompts and even teaching scripts that can be used by unfamiliar or inexperienced homeschooling parents
Instructional Support Videos Available
Saxon Algebra 1/2 Homeschool Kit
Complete, Core Aligned Curriculum
Contains a non-consumable hardcover text, an answer key to problem sets and tests, and a test booklet.
A Solutions Manual is included, which leads you, step-by-step through the solution
Teaching covers:
Area
Percent
Ratio
Order of Operations
Beginning Algebra Concepts
Instructional Support Videos Available
Time4Learning
Complete, Core Aligned Curriculum
Online Video Instruction with additional independent practice and assessments
Optional hard copies for additional offline practice
Provides computer generated lesson plans and pacing guides
Great customer support hotline
LiveOnlineMath
Complete, Core Aligned Curriculum
Three delivery options
“Live” courses where students meet three times a week online
Video-Plus courses where students watch video lessons online and also meet once a week online with a class group
Video-only delivery - Video courses provide the instruction while a standard textbook provides the practice problems
If students taking the video courses are struggling, they can sign up for personal tutoring services through LIVE Online Math
Math Mammoth
Complete, Core Aligned Curriculum
Rigorous program that covers the why of math, not just the how
Requires little preparation time from the parent/teacher
Meets and exceeds the Common Core Standards
Uses visual models and exercises
Nearly self-teaching for many children, since the full explanations of concepts are included in the student books
High School Math Live
Complete, Core Aligned Curriculum
Live and interactive online classes OR self-paced classes
Expert feedback - grades returned quickly with individualized feedback
Weekly accountability - weekly quizzes / chapter tests proctored by the parent, graded by the High School Math Live teacher
Accredited, rigorous courses that prepare students for upper level math
Taught by credentialed teachers
Right Start
Complete, Core Aligned Curriculum
Teacher-intensive, manipulative-heavy program
Lots of one-on-one teaching is required
Helps children develop excellent number sense
Helps kids build computational fluency through frequent games
Uses a highly-scripted teacher’s manual that tells you exactly what to do in each lesson
Hands on learning, not as much paper and pencil work
Starline Press
Complete, Core Aligned Curriculum
Aligned to California state standards
Self-directed instruction with minimal teacher supervision
Courses are Not Live and the Parent Supports Instruction
Use It! Don't Lose it!
Curriculum Supplement
Core Skills Math
Curriculum Supplement
Overview of Standards for each Grade Level
Topics are listed in Table of Contents to make it easy to match to your curriculum
Easy way to make sure your child is meeting the grade level standards their school peers are meeting
Outschool
Can be a Complete Curriculum or a Supplement depending on the course
Live, Online Classes for Kids and Teens
Numerous Courses in a Variety of Subjects
Classes Vary Depending on Availability of Instructors
Some courses can be pricey
Parent Purchase