Preschool and elementary school math programs should combine a sense of discovery and accomplishment in order to set children on a path of success with mathematics. Look for programs that teach not only mastery of concepts but also delight in discovery. Be Smart Kids is a learning system that advances math learning for children beginning at age 2 ½ years. Its learning system works on the science model of how children learn and pairs it with a process to develop learning skills that will aid your child during her entire academic career. Its exercises utilize several of your child's senses, making learning fun and interactive.
Everyday Math is a classroom-based curriculum developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project. While it is developed for classroom use, it can also be used in a home school environment. It emphasizes applying math to real world situations that your child encounters throughout his life. It also suggest ways to incorporate the appropriate use of technology into math learning.
Middle school math bridges the gap between basic math skills acquired during elementary school and the applied mathematics of high school courses. Math programs in middle school should emphasize the development of the logic processes needed for algebra, geometry and calculus.
Prentice Hall Middle School Math is a classroom-based curriculum dedicated to capturing your child's interest and then applying that to a core curriculum with appealing and easy-to-use technology. This curriculum is designed to master the standards that are needed for your child to move onto algebra level and above classes.
The Digits curriculum is an interactive technology-based learning system. It is composed of anywhere and anytime web-based applications that allow a teacher to track your child's individual performance and customize the curriculum to both the class and individual progress.
High School math programs can begin the college preparatory process and can also serve to provide college course credits. Several online programs offer direct access to an educator. One such program is the website Educator, an online fee-based service that pairs students with teachers. It is specifically geared toward subjects in math, science and computer programming. A custom online interface allows your child access to multiple lectures as well as lecture notes and a moderated student comments section, ensuring that questions are answered in a timely manner.
Another program is Omega Math, which offers a math program that features upper level courses such as algebra, algebra II and geometry. Their courses have been developed over 20 years to present the most pertinent information to the student in a format that makes learning accessible and fun.
Additionally, many local community colleges and universities offer online upper level math courses to high school students.