Review
CTCMath delivers short, Australian-produced video lessons across the full K-12 math sequence with automated grading, progress reports, and diagnostic placement tests, similar in spirit to Teaching Textbooks but priced as a single family-wide subscription.
Curriculum Grade
B
- Academic Rigor: 3/5
Why this score
Solid full K-12 coverage with diagnostic placement, though some reviewers find the drill volume lighter than Saxon or Singapore for advanced students.
- Ease of Use: 5/5
Why this score
Video lessons, automatic grading, and diagnostic placement tests mean a parent can set a child up and step back almost entirely.
- Parent Time Required: 5/5
Why this score
Automated grading and short video lessons make this one of the lowest-parent-involvement math options on the list.
- Cost Value: 5/5
Why this score
One flat family subscription (~$120-200/yr) covering every child at every level is an excellent deal for multi-kid households.
- Engagement: 3/5
Why this score
Short, brisk video lessons keep pacing reasonable, though the format is functional rather than especially exciting.
- Flexibility: 4/5
Why this score
Diagnostic placement and full K-12 access let a family jump a student to whatever level actually fits, regardless of grade.
- Independent Learning: 5/5
Why this score
Built entirely for independent video-and-practice use with automated feedback, minimal adult involvement needed.
- Support & Community: 2/5
Why this score
Smaller, newer community presence in the US homeschool market relative to Teaching Textbooks or the legacy textbook programs.
- Special Needs Support: 3/5
Why this score
Self-paced, low-pressure video lessons can help some learners, though there's no multi-sensory or specialized accommodation layer.
Pros
- One flat family subscription covers every child at every level, unlike per-course pricing
- Short, focused video lessons keep pacing brisk rather than dragging out concepts
- Automatic grading and diagnostic tests reduce parent oversight significantly
Cons
- Subscription pricing means costs recur every year rather than a one-time purchase
- Some reviewers find the pace light on drill/practice volume for advanced students
- Fully screen- and internet-dependent with no physical textbook option
Best for
Multi-child families who want one affordable subscription covering every kid's math, K-12, with minimal parent teaching.
Editorial evidence
Last editorial review: July 20, 2026.
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