Math-U-See vs Singapore Math
Math-U-See
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| Figure | Math-U-See | Singapore Math |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.83/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 12 | 6 |
| Spec score · Homeschool Curriculum | 8.8 (#1) | 7.1 (#26) |
| Founded | 1990 | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States | The company says its current warehouse and office location is in Tualatin, Oregon. |
| Mastery approach | Students learn at their own pace and focus on mastering fundamental concepts before moving to a new topic. | The curriculum spends more time on concepts and revisits them in greater depth year after year. |
| Support | Support includes searchable how-to articles and errata, live chat, phone and email assistance, with listed hours Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern. | The site lists separate contact options for schools and for parents and homeschoolers. |
| Teaching approach | Lessons use a four-step cycle of preparation, presentation and exploration, practice for mastery, and progression after mastery. | The Singapore math method pairs hands-on, visual, and abstract learning to develop math mastery. |
Plans
Math-U-See
- Free AccountFree
- Free Digital Toolbox accountFree
- Individual Essential Plan — Monthly$6.95 a month
- Individual Expanded Plan — Monthly$19.95 a month
- Individual Premium Plan — Monthly$29.95 a month
- Individual Essential Plan — Annual$70 a year
- Individual Essential Plan annual access card$70 a year
- Individual Expanded Plan — Annual$199.95 a year
- Individual Expanded Plan annual access card$199.95 a year
- Primer Set$205.63, paid once
Singapore Math
- Dimensions Math Video Lessons Grade 1$85, paid once
- Dimensions Math Video Lessons Grade 2$85, paid once
- Dimensions Math Video Lessons Grade 3$85, paid once
- Dimensions Math Video Lessons Grade 4$85, paid once
- Dimensions Math Video Lessons Grade 5$85, paid once
- Dimensions Math Video Lessons Grade 6$85, paid once
In their own words
Math-U-See
Math-U-See is a math curriculum with 13 levels, from introductory math through calculus, combining manipulatives, lesson videos, textbooks, and digital resources. Students work at their own pace and focus on mastering foundational concepts before moving to new topics. Its Build, Write, Say approach has learners model problems with manipulatives, write solutions, and explain why a concept works. An individual placement questionnaire uses yes-or-no questions and example problems to help identify a suitable level. The curriculum is used in homeschools, public and private schools, independent study programs, tutoring, and learning groups. With an Essential, Expanded, or Premium subscription, users can stream instructional videos and access an online manual and lesson solutions through a browser. The Digital Toolbox provides the first three lessons of each level and virtual manipulatives for concepts from number sense through Algebra 1. A free account offers samples across program levels, and a 14-day trial is listed. The Digital Manipulatives app is designed only for tablet use; the maker advises checking compatibility before purchase.
Singapore Math
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