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Beast Academy
by Art of Problem Solving
Project Homeschool Verdict
A comic-based, deeply challenging math program that emphasizes problem-solving. It may not be the right fit if genuinely hard — a poor fit for struggling math students.
At a glance
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Used it? Be the first to review →✓ Best fit if
mathy or gifted kids who enjoy challenge and puzzles.
! The trade-off
Genuinely hard — a poor fit for struggling math students.
✕ Not ideal for
struggling math students or those who need straightforward instruction.
Parents most often praise its challenge level and how much kids enjoy it, but the main thing to watch is its fit for special needs.
- How challengingDoesn't cover as much or as thoroughly as Singapore/Saxon, and the sequence ages out around 5th grade.
- Kids enjoy itThe comic-book format makes kids actually like math — the standout here for engagement.
- Easy for the parentClean, easy-to-use online platform; short videos handle the explanation when the parent isn't available.
- Special-needs fitTailored to gifted/advanced kids; children who need extra math support get little value and can find it too hard.
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Better if families who want deep conceptual understanding and will teach actively.
Watch for Requires active parent teaching and prep; not open-and-go.
Better if families who want rigorous, independent, workbook-based math at a low price.
Watch for Text-heavy — light on hands-on manipulatives.
Better if visual and hands-on learners who benefit from manipulatives and one-concept-at-a-time mastery.
Watch for Mastery sequence means topics like fractions come later than in other programs.
How confident are we?
5 publisher sources · 12 sentiment themes · 0 verified reviews · 4 source types
How sure we are
Some5 official + 1 independent/expert + 4 parent-discussion sources reviewed · 12 approved themes from what parents say.
ProjectHomeschool reviews: 0 — not enough yet
Last reviewed June 14, 2026.
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