Academic Math Review is an independent resource for parents and educators choosing a math program. We work through the popular math curricula — workbook-based, mastery, spiral, video — and report what actually works, so you don’t have to gamble on an expensive purchase.
Why honest math reviews matter
Every math program markets itself as the best. The truth is more nuanced: a curriculum that suits a mastery learner may frustrate a child who needs spiral review. Our reviews focus on how a program teaches, how much it asks of the parent, and who it’s genuinely right for.
Program reviews
Hands-on looks at the math curricula families ask about most.
Standards checks
How programs line up with the standards your child is expected to meet.
Buying guides
Which program fits a struggling, average or advanced learner.
What our reviews help you decide
- Which math curriculum matches your child’s learning style
- How a program handles review, mastery and pacing
- How much daily teaching each program expects from you
- Whether a program is worth its price
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Frequently asked questions
How do you review a math curriculum?
We study the program’s approach, use it with real learners where we can, and weigh its teaching quality, parent workload and cost before recommending it.
Are your reviews sponsored?
No. Our reviews are independent and never paid for by a publisher.
Who writes Academic Math Review?
Every review is written by Nathan Brooks, a homeschooling parent. More about the site.