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Hands-on, creation-based lessons that move from a project to pictures to abstract practice.
Updated September 2026 · 5 sources
| Grades | 1–6 |
|---|---|
| Approach | Mastery, hands-on |
| Who teaches | The parent teaches from a scripted guide |
| Parent prep | Moderate (hands-on activities) |
| Screen time | Mostly offline (books and paper) |
| Video lessons | None: no video lessons |
| Faith | Christian content throughout |
| Cost | $85 for the Level 3 set (student text $61 + teaching guide $24); often on sale (source) |
| Placement | Free placement tests See the Which Level Should I Use? section. Move up a level if your child scores 80% or more. |
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See my matchParents praise the hands-on projects, the clear teaching guide and the way each lesson moves from a real problem to pictures to abstract practice, with math tied to real life and a Christian worldview. It's newer, so there are fewer long-term reviews, and 30–45 minute lessons need a parent involved.
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Apologia Math is described as mastery, hands-on. It's mastery-based: each topic is taught in depth before moving on.
Apologia Math covers grades 1–6.
$85 for the Level 3 set (student text $61 + teaching guide $24); often on sale. Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.
Apologia Math includes Christian content throughout.
Mostly offline (books and paper). The parent teaches from a scripted guide.
Yes. Free placement tests. See the Which Level Should I Use? section. Move up a level if your child scores 80% or more.