CTCMath vs The Good and the Beautiful

CTCMath is a hybrid math curriculum for kindergarten through Grade 12, with material ranging from early grades through Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. It pairs video instruction with interactive practice and optional printable worksheets. The site lists more than 1,400 tutorials, generally 4–9 minutes long, with synchronized audio and animation. Practice questions and worksheets are automatically marked and recorded; printable worked solutions show the steps behind answers. Progress reports include lesson results, scores, pass dates, and time spent, while standard and comprehensive placement tests cover each topic in grades K–8. Lesson plans, assessments, and parent guidance are included. The service runs on web, iOS, and Android. Paid memberships are $39.90 a month for one student or $59.90 a month for more than one student. CTCMath presents the curriculum for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers.

The Good and the Beautiful offers homeschool curriculum in language arts, math, science, history, handwriting, electives, and reading, for preschool through high school. Course availability varies by subject. The company describes its approach as nondenominational Christian, with attention to academics, nature, faith, character, and wholesome literature. Lessons are designed to combine concepts while limiting busywork and teaching time. Free downloadable math and language arts courses are available for K–8, and Simply Spelling is a free online program for levels 4–8 that advances students after mastery of customized word lists. The curriculum is hybrid, with lesson plans and parent guidance. Online courses use a web browser, though some resources are not available on mobile phones. Math K–3 sets include physical manipulatives that are not offered as PDF downloads. Musical Multiplication is available for Apple and Android devices, with a seven-day free trial; unlimited access costs $24.99, paid once for up to six profiles. Good and Beautiful Typing is an online program for grades 3–6, supporting up to six children on their own devices through a family account.