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CTCMath

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

Updated September 2026 · 10 sources

GradesK–12
ApproachOnline video, mastery
Who teachesThe program does the teaching
Parent prepVery low
Screen timeOnline
Video lessonsIncluded: short video lesson for every topic
FaithNo religious content
Cost$257 a year for one student ($39.90 a month); $397 a year for a family membership (source)
PlacementDiagnostic tests in the free trial
No separate test: during the trial, have your child take the diagnostic tests starting a grade below.

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What parents say

Parents like the short, clear video lessons, the ability to move between grade levels freely, and the detailed progress reports. Criticisms are fairly minor: diagnostic results could be more detailed, earlier versions had too little review, and families wanting a gentle, literature-based feel find it too screen-driven.

Parents love

  • Short, clear videos
  • All grades on one subscription
  • Great progress reports

Common complaints

  • Screen-based all the way
  • Diagnostic reports are thin
  • Not a gentle or literature-based feel

Who it fits

Best for

  • Steady, about on pace. Clear short lessons for on-pace kids
  • Pictures and diagrams. Short, clear video tutorials
  • Online. Runs online
  • Video lessons a big plus. Short video lesson for every topic
  • Video lessons nice to have. Short video lesson for every topic
  • Minimal: solo work. Runs with little parent help
  • Rusty. Lessons teach the concepts for you
  • Anxious about it. The program does the teaching
  • Master one topic, then move on. Mastery-based with review tools

Less suited for

  • Mostly offline. Screen-based

These come straight from the scoring rules the quiz uses.

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Questions parents ask

Is CTCMath spiral or mastery?

CTCMath is described as online video, mastery. It's mastery-based: each topic is taught in depth before moving on.

What grades does CTCMath cover?

CTCMath covers grades K–12.

How much does CTCMath cost?

$257 a year for one student ($39.90 a month); $397 a year for a family membership. Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

Is CTCMath Christian or secular?

CTCMath is secular: it has no religious content.

Is CTCMath online?

Online. The program does the teaching.

Does CTCMath have a placement test?

Yes, it's built in. Diagnostic tests in the free trial. No separate test: during the trial, have your child take the diagnostic tests starting a grade below.

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