While both Right Start and Math-U-See are excellent math curriculum, we think that Right Start math has some advantages over Math-U-See in that it

  • Uses an abacus with individual beads in two colors, like the fingers on your hands, for a manipulative, rather than different sized whole blocks of varying shades of color;
  • Uses card games to teach and reinforce math skills;
  • Implements worksheets sparingly.

Unfortunately, Right Start goes through only middle school level; so at that point we change to Math-U-See. We haven’t had any trouble making the transition between the two curriculum, but if you would prefer, feel free to use Math-U-See in all grades. Click on any title to see that book’s details in our CM Bookfinder.




Grade Resources Comments
1 Right Start, Level B Book A is also available. Right Start recommends Level B for 6-year-olds, but start in the level that fits your child and proceed at the child’s pace. Don’t feel pressured to complete a book each year. Take your time and make sure the child masters each concept and skill before moving on.
2 Right Start, Level C
3 Right Start, Level D
4 Right Start, Level E
5 Your Business Math Kit OR Right Start, Geometry The Your Business Math Series is an opportunity to practice skills learned in Grades 1–4 in a fun, “living” setting. Right Start Geometry is designed as an introduction to geometry for middle school students. If your student is not mathematically inclined, use this year to do one or more of the following: finish Right Start Levels B-E, review math skills in a living setting with Your Business Math Kits, or begin Math-U-See Epsilon.
6 Math-U-See Epsilon This course focuses on fractions. The fraction overlays set is very helpful.
7 Math-U-See Zeta This course focuses on decimals.
8 Math-U-See Pre-Algebra
9 Math-U-See Algebra I
10 Math-U-See Geometry
11 Math-U-See Algebra II
12

Elective:

Math-U-See Pre-Calculus

Math-U-See Stewardship

 Not all children need advanced mathematics, such as Calculus. If your child finds math fascinating and wants to pursue it, feel free to continue with advanced math courses. If your child would benefit from a course on Stewardship, use that course. If your child is not math-inclined and doesn’t need an advanced course for college requirements, use this year for other pursuits or for practical experience as the family bookkeeper.