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BJU Press Math

Colorful Christian worktexts with a detailed teacher edition and optional video lessons.

Updated September 2026 · 9 sources

Grades	K–12
Approach	Mastery with spiral review
Who teaches	The parent teaches from a scripted guide
Parent prep	Moderate (or use video lessons)
Screen time	A mix of screen and paper
Video lessons	Available: video courses sold separately
Faith	Christian content throughout
Cost	About $195 for a grade kit (worktext + teacher edition); video lessons cost extra (source)
Placement	Free math skill assessments Especially helpful when switching from another program.

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What parents say

Parents like the colorful, professional books, the blend of mastery and review, and the video lessons, which take much of the teaching off the parent. The main drawbacks are cost, especially with videos or full grade kits, and that the textbook version needs a parent who is comfortable teaching math, particularly at the high school level.

Parents love

Colorful, engaging books
Video lessons reduce parent load
Mastery plus review

Common complaints

Expensive, especially with videos
Textbook route is parent-intensive
Religious content throughout

Who it fits

Best for

Steady, about on pace. Solid, well-rounded program
Hands-on objects. Includes student manipulatives
Pictures and diagrams. Colorful, professionally designed books
Some screen time. A mix of screen and paper
Plenty: I teach it. Detailed two-volume teacher edition
Rusty. Scripted: tells you what to say
Lots of mixed review. Spiral review built into lessons
Master one topic, then move on. A full chapter per topic
Christian worldview. Biblical worldview throughout

Less suited for

No religious content. Religious content throughout

These come straight from the scoring rules the quiz uses.

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Questions parents ask

Is BJU Press Math spiral or mastery?

BJU Press Math is described as mastery with spiral review. It mixes both: mastery-style lessons with built-in spiral review.

What grades does BJU Press Math cover?

BJU Press Math covers grades K–12.

How much does BJU Press Math cost?

About $195 for a grade kit (worktext + teacher edition); video lessons cost extra. Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

Is BJU Press Math Christian or secular?

BJU Press Math includes Christian content throughout.

Is BJU Press Math online?

A mix of screen and paper. The parent teaches from a scripted guide.

Does BJU Press Math have a placement test?

Yes. Free math skill assessments. Especially helpful when switching from another program.

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