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Beast Academy

Art of Problem Solving · Traditional

7.9/10Strong fit

A comic-based, deeply challenging math program that emphasizes problem-solving.

Grades1–5Cost~$15–120/yrApproachTraditionalWorldviewSecular

Heads up: Genuinely hard — a poor fit for struggling math students.

Research-based · publisher facts + 12 parent themes

How challenging10.0Low prep6.0 Compare

2Rank

Math Mammoth

Math Mammoth · Traditional

7.9/10Strong fit

A thorough, affordable, mastery-based math program that leans on clear written explanations.

Grades1–7Cost~$37–175/yrApproachTraditionalWorldviewSecular

Heads up: Text-heavy — light on hands-on manipulatives.

Research-based · publisher facts + 9 parent themes

How challenging8.0Low prep8.0 Compare

3Rank

Saxon Math

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt · Traditional

7.6/10Strong fit

A rigorous, incremental, spiral program with heavy review and a strong track record.

GradesK–12Cost~$30–130/yrApproachTraditionalWorldviewSecular

Heads up: Repetitive and can feel dry; early grades are teacher-intensive.

Research-based · publisher facts + 13 parent themes

How challenging8.0Low prep6.0 Compare

4Rank

Teaching Textbooks

Teaching Textbooks · Self-paced

7.6/10Strong fit

A self-grading, online math program that students complete largely on their own.

Grades3–12Cost~$43–67/yrApproachSelf-pacedWorldviewSecular

Heads up: Widely considered about a grade level behind in rigor.

Research-based · publisher facts + 13 parent themes

How challenging4.0Low prep10.0 Compare

5Rank

Math-U-See

Demme Learning · Traditional

7.5/10Strong fit

A manipulative-based, mastery approach that teaches one concept at a time with video instruction.

GradesK–12Cost~$43–145/yrApproachTraditionalWorldviewSecular

Heads up: Mastery sequence means topics like fractions come later than in other programs.

Research-based · publisher facts + 12 parent themes

How challenging6.0Low prep6.0 Compare

6Rank

Math with Confidence

Well-Trained Mind Press · Traditional

7.5/10Strong fit

Scripted, gentle elementary math balancing conceptual and procedural skills.

GradesK–6Cost~$40/yrApproachTraditionalWorldviewSecular

Research-based · publisher facts + 9 parent themes

How challenging4.0Low prep6.0 Compare

7Rank

CTCMath

CTCMath · Self-paced

7.4/10Good fit

Short, self-paced video math lessons, K–12, very low parent prep.

GradesK–12Cost~$120/yrApproachSelf-pacedWorldviewSecular

Research-based · publisher facts + 7 parent themes

How challenging6.0Low prep10.0 Compare

8Rank

Mr. D Math

Mr. D Math · Self-paced

7.1/10Good fit

Video-based middle/high-school math with a self-paced format.

Grades5–12Cost~$200/yrApproachSelf-pacedWorldviewSecular

Research-based · publisher facts + 6 parent themes

How challenging6.0Low prep10.0 Compare

9Rank

Life of Fred

Polka Dot Publishing · Traditional

6.3/10Good fit

Story-based math told through the adventures of a character named Fred.

Grades1–12Cost~$80/yrApproachTraditionalWorldviewSecular

Research-based · publisher facts + 5 parent themes

How challenging6.0Low prep8.0 Compare

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