No math program is perfect for every child!  One of the many benefits to homeschooling is the ability to select curriculum based on your child's learning style.

 

Saxon Math is the #1 homeschool math program, it builds on itself (a spiral approach) and reviews previous concepts to insure a solid foundation.  Saxon is available for grades K-12 and is a wonderful program.  Saxon does not introduce Algebraic calculators, you can purchase Key Math Algebra for Calculators to cover this topic.

Miquon Math = HANDS ON LEARNING FOR GRADES 1-3

This program is great for kids who like to see and feel what they learn!  It is easy to use and I love it!

For 30 years, the Miquon Math Materials have offered children a friendly invitation to the world of mathematics. Based on the belief that mathematical insight grows out of observation, investigation, and the discovery of patterns, the six workbooks of the Miquon Math Materials lead children through an exploration of mathematical relationships. Concrete models are not supplements to the written work but instead are the basis of it and are used

 

Singapore Primary Math uses a visual and spiral approach.  It does not review previous concepts but builds on them.  If your child is a visual learner, and does not need constant reviews this is a great preK-7/8 math program.  It is much harder then grade level and level has complex problems that would challenge most high school students.  Singapore math is available for pre K - 6 and 7 - 12.

 

Singapore math does have a 'new elementary' -(don't let the name fool you it is actually middle-high school curriculum).  It builds on Singapore Primary math, but many people switch from Primary math to Saxon, Jacobs or High School Math Teaching Text Books.

 

  Key Curriculum has a GREAT series called Keys to math.  This program can be used by the gifted student to zoom ahead, by the challenged child to learn with everyday examples, or to reinforce a concepts your child is struggling with.  I know many people with gifted children who use this to introduce math concepts to their children at an early age.  I also know quite a few parents of children who struggle in math who use this to allow their child to master basic concepts.  Keys to math can be used in grades K-12.

 

Teaching Textbooks  was designed for homeschoolers by 2 Harvard math teachers.  It teaches the topics clearly using technology, so you don't have to worry about trying to teach your high school child upper level math.  This program is great for anyone who is 'afraid' of teaching upper level high school math to their child.

 

More information can be found about each of the math programs on our Grade Level Specialized Math Curriculum Pages.