Teaching Textbooks
Teaching Textbooks is an app-based homeschool math course from Math 3 through Pre-Calculus. Every lesson has an animated lecture, step-by-step solutions and automatic grading, so most students work on their own.
What is Teaching Textbooks?
Teaching Textbooks is a homeschool math program that lives in an app. Each lesson opens with an animated lecture, then the student works problems and gets instant feedback, hints and a full worked solution for anything missed. The app grades everything and keeps a gradebook, and parents get daily progress emails.
It was built for families where the parent can't, or doesn't want to, teach math every day. That is still its main selling point.
How it works
A typical day is one lesson. Your child watches a short lecture, works the practice problems, then does the problem set. Wrong answers can be retried, and the solution is always one tap away. About every seventh lesson is a quiz that reviews earlier material.
Each level has roughly 120 lessons and at least 100 hours of teaching. One lesson per weekday finishes a course within the 12-month enrollment, even with a few weeks off. You can pause a course for up to 90 days in total, in blocks of at least 7 days.
Parents mostly monitor. The Parent Portal shows scores, hints used and retries, and parent controls let you turn some features on or off.
What it covers
| Level | Typical grade | Price, 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Math 3, 4, 5 | 3–5 | $48.95 |
| Math 6, 7 | 6–7 | $63.95 |
| Pre-Algebra | 7–8 | $79.95 |
| Algebra 1, Geometry | 8–10 | $79.95 |
| Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus | 10–12 | $83.95 |
Treat the grade column loosely. Reviewers, including Cathy Duffy, note that the series moves more slowly than many programs, and the gap shows around Math 6. Take the Teaching Textbooks placement test rather than matching the level number to your child's grade.
Who it's best for
Teaching Textbooks shines for independent learners, busy parents, and kids rebuilding confidence after a bad experience with math. It is also a common pick for high school math when a parent is rusty on algebra.
It is not the best fit for advanced students who want rigor, or for children under grade 3, since there is no Math 1 or Math 2.
Pricing at a glance
You pay once per student per level, from $48.95 to $83.95, with no auto-renewal and no in-app purchases. Families with 4 to 8 children can get the $239.95 Family Plan. Every level has a 15-lesson free trial. Full details are on the Teaching Textbooks pricing page.
Can a scholarship or ESA pay for it?
Often, yes. Curriculum is one of the most common ESA expenses, in programs like the Arizona ESA and Florida's scholarships. Each program decides which purchases qualify and how you pay. Save Teaching Textbooks to your wishlist, then check scholarships in your state and apply once on Edulist.
How it compares
- CTC Math gives one family price for every grade, with shorter videos. See CTC Math vs Teaching Textbooks.
- Saxon Math is a print textbook with heavier review.
- Math-U-See uses blocks and parent-watched videos.
- Math Academy is faster and more demanding for motivated students.
See more online math programs or our best homeschool math curriculum.
Who Teaching Textbooks is for (and who it isn’t)
Best for
- Families who need math to run without daily parent teaching
- Students rebuilding confidence after struggling with math
- Large families who want auto-grading for several kids
- High schoolers who need a clear, patient algebra and geometry course
Look elsewhere if
- Advanced students who want rigor or contest-style problems
- Children below grade 3 (the series starts at Math 3)
- Families who want a mostly offline, paper-based program
Teaching Textbooks pros and cons
Pros
- Truly independent: lectures, hints and solutions are built in
- Automatic grading and a detailed gradebook save parent time
- Generous free trial of 15 lessons per level with no time limit
- Clear pricing with no in-app purchases
- Works offline for up to 6 lessons at a time
Cons
- Paces behind many programs, so level numbers are not grade numbers
- Heavy review can feel repetitive for quick learners
- Each license is one student, one level, one year
- Starts at Math 3, so younger children need something else
What’s included
- Animated lecture at the start of every lesson
- Step-by-step solutions for every problem
- Automatic grading and a permanent gradebook
- Daily progress emails to parents
- Works offline for up to 6 lessons
- 15-lesson free trial for every level
Teaching Textbooks levels
| Level | Grades | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Math 3, 4 and 5 | 3–5 | Elementary arithmetic, place value, fractions and early geometry, in the lowest price tier. |
| Math 6 and 7 | 6–7 | Fractions, decimals, percents and ratios; Math 7 is the level just before Pre-Algebra. |
| Pre-Algebra | 7–8 | Integers, equations and the bridge into algebra. |
| Algebra 1 and Geometry | 8–10 | Core high school algebra, then a traditional proof-based geometry course, which the company suggests taking before Algebra 2. |
| Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus | 10–12 | Upper high school courses. Pre-Calculus assumes reasonable success in Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2. |
Free placement tests for every level. The company recommends taking the test first, then the free trial, because early lessons are mostly review and can make a level look too easy.
Official Teaching Textbooks placement test ↗How much does Teaching Textbooks cost?
Each purchase is one level for one student, good for 12 months plus up to 3 months of pause time. Prices by tier: Math 3–5 $48.95; Math 6–7 $63.95; Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and Geometry $79.95; Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus $83.95. There are no in-app purchases. Prices checked October 2026.
| Plan | Price | Billed | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math 3, 4 or 5 | $48.95/yr | Yearly | $4.08/mo |
| Math 6 or 7 | $63.95/yr | Yearly | $5.33/mo |
| Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 or Geometry | $79.95/yr | Yearly | $6.66/mo |
| Algebra 2 or Pre-Calculus | $83.95/yr | Yearly | $7/mo |
| Family Plan, 4 to 8 students | $239.95/yr | Yearly | $20/mo |
Free trial: The first 15 lessons of any level are free, for as many students as you like. The trial never expires, needs no payment details, and progress carries over if you buy.
Prices from the provider, checked 2026-10-13. Always confirm on the official site.
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View wishlistWhat parents say
A summary of public parent feedback we read on forums, app stores and review sites. It is not a set of Edulist family reviews.
Parents most often praise independence, auto-grading and confidence-building. The most persistent complaint is that the course runs gentler than grade level, which shows up on some standardized tests; defenders note that level numbers were never meant to equal grades.
Common praise
- Children can work on their own
- Grades itself, which saves parent time
- Builds confidence in kids who disliked math
Common complaints
- Runs behind grade level, especially from Math 6 on
- Some families saw weak standardized test results
- Math facts may need extra practice
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Teaching Textbooks FAQs
How much does Teaching Textbooks cost?
As of October 2026, a 12-month enrollment costs $48.95 for Math 3–5, $63.95 for Math 6–7, $79.95 for Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 or Geometry, and $83.95 for Algebra 2 or Pre-Calculus. Families with 4 to 8 children can buy the $239.95 Family Plan.
Does Teaching Textbooks have a free trial?
Yes. The first 15 lessons of any level are free, with no payment details and no expiration. Work done in the trial carries over if you buy.
Is Teaching Textbooks behind grade level?
Many parents and reviewers say it runs gentler than most programs, which becomes noticeable around Math 6. Level 5 is not the same as grade 5. Use the placement test, and many students, especially strong ones, end up in the level above their grade.
Is Teaching Textbooks a complete curriculum?
Yes. Each level is a full course with lectures, practice, quizzes and a printable eBook. Some families add math-fact practice or a challenge resource for advanced students.
Does Teaching Textbooks work offline?
Partly. You need internet to set up, then students can complete up to 6 lessons offline before reconnecting. It runs on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone and iPad, Android and Kindle devices.
How do I cancel or get a refund?
There is no auto-renewing subscription to cancel. You can opt out of a digital course within 30 days of its start date, and wrong-level purchases can be exchanged.
Can an ESA or scholarship pay for Teaching Textbooks?
Often, since it is a full curriculum. Each program sets its own rules and buying process. You can save it to an Edulist wishlist and apply once to scholarships in your state.
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- teachingtextbooks.com · faqs
- teachingtextbooks.com · familyplan.html
- teachingtextbooks.com · math3 version4.html
- teachingtextbooks.com · pre calculus version4.html
- teachingtextbooks.com · free trial
- cathyduffyreviews.com · teaching textbooks math 3 through precalculus
- thehomeschoolmom.com · teaching textbooks
- thehappyhousewife.com · teaching textbooks review
- everyhomeschool.com · teaching textbooks review 2026