Review
Teaching Textbooks delivers math from grade 3 through Pre-Calculus entirely through video lessons with automatic grading and worked-out solution walkthroughs. It's designed for students to work through largely independently, which makes it popular with parents who want to hand off math instruction.
Curriculum Grade
B
- Academic Rigor: 3/5
Why this score
Reviewers consistently note the pace runs slower and lighter than Saxon or Math-U-See, which trades some rigor for accessibility.
- Ease of Use: 5/5
Why this score
Everything — instruction, grading, and worked solutions — is built into the platform, leaving essentially nothing for a parent to set up.
- Parent Time Required: 5/5
Why this score
Automatic grading and video walkthroughs mean a parent can go days without touching the math lesson at all.
- Cost Value: 4/5
Why this score
The $217 Family Plan covers every child at every level, which is a strong deal for households with more than one student.
- Engagement: 3/5
Why this score
The patient, low-pressure instruction style suits math-anxious kids, though it's not built to be exciting for kids who are already confident.
- Flexibility: 4/5
Why this score
Subscription-based courses let a family jump a student to a different level without buying new physical materials.
- Independent Learning: 5/5
Why this score
Purpose-built for a student to watch, work, and get instant feedback with no adult in the loop.
- Support & Community: 3/5
Why this score
Official help resources are solid, but the community presence is smaller than the legacy math programs it competes with.
- Special Needs Support: 4/5
Why this score
The self-paced, no-pressure video format is frequently recommended for math-anxious kids and some processing differences, though it lacks multi-sensory options.
Pros
- Automated grading and video solutions reduce parent teaching time to near zero
- Family Plan covers multiple children across all levels for one flat price
- Clear, patient instruction style suits math-anxious or independent learners
Cons
- Some reviewers find the pace slower and less rigorous than Saxon or Math-U-See for advanced students
- Requires reliable internet access since lessons are video- and platform-based
- Yearly subscription means costs recur rather than a one-time buy
Best for
Parents who want math off their plate entirely, from upper elementary on up, will get the most out of this one.