Internationally Based Mathematics

If virtually all industrialized nations outperform the United States on standardized tests, we want to imitate successful nations, not the lowest performing country in the industrialized world.

Websites about math education

A statistical look at the widely diverse philosophies behind math education.

Small group format

Why classes of 12 are better than classes of 32

The Early Years: Ages 5-10

Suggested Curriculum

     A-Beka  -  Great as a primary curriculum up through A-Beka 3

Suggested supplement

     Something manipulative based such as Miquon or Singapore

          – definitely not recommended as a primary curriculum

The Middle Years: Ages 10-13

The middle years are the trickiest for parents: options abound and philosophies behind curriculum are often hidden from a potential consumer.

Suggested Curriculum

     Year 1  -  Saxon 5/4  with Solid Foundations as a course supplement

     Year 2  -  Swarbrick/Miller

Optional 3 year curriculum

     Saxon 6/5, Saxon 7/6, Saxon 8/7

Middle Years Placement Test 

   Covering material from A-Beka 3 through Algebra 1.

Preparing for Transition Mathematics

   For a detailed description of how to make sure a child is prepared for the mathematics of the middle grades.

The Later Years: Ages 13-18

Suggested Curriculum

       Saxon Algebra 1/2, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Advanced Mathematics

Suggested Supplement

     One Day Academy math courses supplement each of these courses

          – with materials written in-house to make them more thorough and effective.