Go online to homeschooling websites that offer a large selection of curricula. Although you can peruse different homeschooling websites, request that a catalog be sent to you in the mail, so you can take notes and highlight points of interest before choosing your curriculum.
Research the internet for your state's homeschooling conventions. Most states have large annual homeschooling conventions in the spring. Register and plan to stay a few days to attend the used book sale, curriculum fair and workshops. Scrutinize each vendor's math curriculum to see what style and product will work best for your child.
Talk to other homeschooling parents in your community. Host a moms' night out get-together and share curriculum ideas. Borrow curriculum, if possible, to try before buying.
After speaking with other moms and borrowing curriculum materials, talk to your child and find out what he or she likes. Discuss the methods and styles of problems and see if your child understands how the concepts are presented. Given your research, you should explain the different options and see what would work best for both you and your child.
Purchase your homeschooling curriculum online and in good used condition, if possible. Some online homeschool curriculum retailers offer free shipping, and curriculum purchased at the convention is usually discounted. Purchase any additional accessories such as manipulatives, special workbooks or DVDs that are designed to go with the lessons. Be prepared to spend around $100 for a complete homeschool math curriculum for each child.