MATH curriculum suggestions (high school focus):
CURRICULUM DISCLAIMER: Any resources are listed as a springboard for your research into curriculum options. The list is not exhaustive by any means, and inclusion or deletion of an item should not necessarily be construed to be an endorsement or censorship of any resource. (Not all materials may align with your family’s preferences, so the choice of materials* is of course up to your discretion.)
About math remediation: When Math Doesn’t Add Up for Your Child
LIVE Online Math – Pre-algebra through calculus and CLEP prep; offers live classes as well as pre-recorded and a hybrid option
Denison Math (pre-algebra through geometry) is a middle school and high school favorite, with video instruction that eliminates the fluff and busy work and concentrates on the concepts, with relatively few skill prerequisites. With both Standard and Success courses, Denison addresses a variety of needs, from the math-phobic or struggling learners to the truly learning challenged (including dyscalculia, dyslexia, ADHD, autism). Often recommended by parents of neurodivergent kids
eMathinstruction – free videos for gr 6-12 (through algebra 2/trig); membership covers worksheets and answer key; also available in Spanish
Mr. D math – self paced programs; several free live help sessions each week if needed; pre-algebra through precalculus with trig
Saxon math – texts written to the student; DVD instruction available as well as many online tutors. Lots of spiral review built in. Pre-algebra through calculus
Shormann math (aka DIVE – Digital Interactive Video Education) – prealgebra through Calculus 2 (Shormann site also offers live classes and carries Saxon up to pre-algebra, then picks up with their own program)
Derek Owens – pre-algebra through AP Calculus (also computer science); students watch video classes, take notes as in a regular classroom, send in work electronically where it is graded by the teacher or TA and returned; Q&A encouraged.
Thinkwell – short videos, engaging content, worksheets are important for after videos and before quizzes; also offers an AI “study buddy” tutor
CTC Math Online tutorials, worksheets, quizzes, and more – a full math curriculum for K-12th, through trig and calculus
Life of Fred Math from basic arithmetic through high school trigonometry, then the series picks up with “university” math with logic, calculus (2 years of college calculus), statistics, abstract & linear algebra, real analysis, complex analysis, numerical analysis, and metamathematics. Texts are written in the style of a novel with a humorous story line and are designed so that completion of this series prepares the student for third year college math.
Math Mammoth
Learn Math Fast
Cliff Notes for Basic Math and Pre-Algebra (and other upper math) can help you cover the essentials in a short time period by drilling down to the basics (good for junior high review going into high school, or for high school students who struggle with basics)
Principles of Mathematics (Book 1 – 7th/8th gr; Book 2 pre-algebra;) Katherine Loop Hannon (MasterBooks) biblical worldview math
Elementary Algebra (Jacobs) – can be used self directed by student
Principles of Algebra 2 (Dr. Adam and Kate Hannon – MasterBooks); biblical worldview math
Consumer Math for Real Life (NotConsumed.com) project-based, full-year high school math course, designed for 11th/12th grade
Consumer Math (Masterbooks) – personal finance through the lens of biblical stewardship; includes teacher guide
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*Please note that some of these may be Common Core aligned. If you’d like more info on which are/are not, please visit TheHomeschoolRoadmap by Tina Hollenbeck.