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Best homeschool math curriculum with video lessons

If you're rusty or anxious about math, a program with video lessons lets someone else do the teaching. These are the ones where the program does the explaining.

Updated September 2026 · 31 programs compared · rankings from our published scoring rules

Every child is different. Add your child's grade, learning style and your teaching time for a personal ranking.

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What matters for video lessons

The program teaches. With video lessons, your job shifts from explaining math to checking that work gets done and helping when your child is stuck.

Check the teacher's style. Most programs offer sample videos; a child who likes the teacher is far more likely to keep going.

Screen time adds up. Some video programs are fully online, others pair a short video with paper practice. Pick the mix that fits your family.

Our top 5 for video lessons

  1. Math-U-See

    Block manipulatives and short video lessons, one concept at a time

    • Video lesson for every lesson
    • The program does the teaching
    • Watch for: repetitive for fast learners
    Grades K–12Mastery, hands-onCost: First year costs more: about $220 the first year (includes the $82 block kit); less in later yearsFree placement tool →

  2. Teaching Textbooks

    Self-paced online lessons that teach, check and grade every problem

    • Animated video lesson for every lesson
    • The program does the teaching
    • Watch for: runs about a grade behind
    Grades 3–12 (Math 3 to Pre-Calc)Screen-based, independentCost: $48.95 per student for a 12-month enrollment (Math 3); other levels priced separatelyFree placement tests →

  3. CTCMath

    Short online video lessons, K through Calculus, on one family subscription

    • Short video lesson for every topic
    • The program does the teaching
    • Watch for: screen-based all the way
    Grades K–12Online video, masteryCost: $257 a year for one student ($39.90 a month); $397 a year for a family membershipDiagnostic tests in the free trial →

  4. Khan Academy

    Free, self-paced video lessons and practice from early math through calculus

    • Video lessons for every topic
    • The program does the teaching
    • Watch for: not a complete curriculum on its own
    Grades K–12Online, self-pacedCost: FreeCourse challenge →

  5. Mr. D Math

    Teacher-led video courses from Pre-Algebra prep to Calculus, self-paced or with live weekly classes

    • Video lessons for every lesson
    • The program does the teaching
    • Watch for: live classes are expensive
    Grades 5–12 (Pre-Algebra prep to Calculus)Video and live classesCost: $247 per course, self-paced, with 15 months' access (Pre-Algebra)Course guide →

Programs that often don't suit video lessons

Generations Math (no video lessons; book-based by design); Apologia Math (no video lessons); Rod & Staff Math (no video lessons). They can still work for some families; the reasons are in each program's reviews.

Questions parents ask

Can I homeschool math if I'm bad at math?

Yes. Video-based programs are made for that. You'll still want to check work and stay involved, but you don't need to explain every lesson yourself.

Are video math programs enough on their own?

Most are full curricula. Some parents add extra practice or review if their child needs it, especially for math facts.

Do video programs need an internet connection?

Most stream online. A few offer downloadable or DVD lessons; check each program's site if connection is a concern.

How this list is made: each program is scored against the needs above using features documented in parent reviews and publisher materials (sources are listed in each program's profile). It's a starting point, not medical or educational advice.