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Math Mammoth

Affordable, visual worktexts that explain each concept right on the page.

Updated September 2026 · 8 sources

Grades1–7
ApproachMastery, conceptual
Who teachesThe program does the teaching
Parent prepLow
Screen timeMostly offline (books and paper)
Video lessonsAvailable: free author videos for many topics
FaithNo religious content
CostAbout $27 per grade as a download (K–4 bundle $133); reprint pages for siblings (source)
PlacementFree placement tests
End-of-year tests by grade that also show any gaps.

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What parents say

Parents praise it for building real understanding at a very low price, and many kids can work through it mostly on their own. The most common complaints are that pages look busy and dated, and that it offers little fun or drill for kids who need games to stay engaged.

Parents love

  • Very affordable
  • Clear, conceptual explanations
  • Low parent prep

Common complaints

  • Busy, text-heavy pages
  • Not much fun or gamification
  • Little built-in fact drill

Who it fits

Best for

  • Steady, about on pace. Solid for on-pace learners
  • Pictures and diagrams. Lots of visual models on every page
  • Reading and working alone. Explanations are written for the child
  • Mostly offline. Mostly books and hands-on work
  • Some screen time. Books-based, little screen time
  • Minimal: solo work. Nearly self-teaching for many kids
  • Some: 20–30 min daily. Little parent prep needed
  • Rusty. Lessons teach the concepts for you
  • Anxious about it. The program does the teaching
  • Master one topic, then move on. Mastery-based by design

Less suited for

  • Stories and fun. Plain, text-heavy pages

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Questions parents ask

Is Math Mammoth spiral or mastery?

Math Mammoth is described as mastery, conceptual. It's mastery-based: each topic is taught in depth before moving on.

What grades does Math Mammoth cover?

Math Mammoth covers grades 1–7.

How much does Math Mammoth cost?

About $27 per grade as a download (K–4 bundle $133); reprint pages for siblings. Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

Is Math Mammoth Christian or secular?

Math Mammoth is secular: it has no religious content.

Is Math Mammoth online?

Mostly offline (books and paper). The program does the teaching.

Does Math Mammoth have a placement test?

Yes. Free placement tests. End-of-year tests by grade that also show any gaps.

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