Monarch vs RightStart Mathematics

Monarch is an online homeschool management system and digital curriculum for Christian families, with more than 100 Bible-based courses for grades 3–12. Parents plan the school year, assign courses, and follow student progress; students work through interactive, faith-based lessons at their own pace. Courses are chiefly text, supplemented by short videos, audio clips, and interactive elements, and the platform provides over 85% automatic grading. Parents can place students in courses above or below their age level, regardless of grade. Reader and highlighting tools can help students with learning differences, including dyslexia. Monarch is parent-managed curriculum, not an accredited school. A 30-day trial gives one student unrestricted access to every course and feature. Single Course is $10.95 a month per student; Full Access is $43.95 a month per student. The listed starting price is 109.95 /yr. Monarch runs on iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, and works in modern browsers on Windows and Mac as well as on Chromebooks and iPads.

RightStart Mathematics is a paid hybrid mathematics program for kindergarten through seventh grade, with Android, iOS, and web availability. It is designed for elementary and middle-school children to understand, apply, and enjoy mathematics. Lessons visualize quantities, reduce emphasis on counting, and use strategies and games for learning math facts. The main tool is the two-sided Cotter Abacus, which provides visual and kinesthetic learning and supports place value through thousands. Math card games supply practice and review while the program minimizes review worksheets and eliminates flash cards. Homeschool materials are organized by levels rather than grades, allowing students to begin at a recommended level and progress at their own pace. Lesson plans, parent guidance, and offline access are included. The maker also describes tutoring and classroom offerings, apps, and a placement test that requires no account. The Level A homeschool book bundle PDF is listed at $109.25, paid once.