Math Homeschool Curriculum

FAQs

• Does Apologia offer a free math placement test?

  Yes, please see our free math placement test to help you determine which level is right for your student.

• What is Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Mathematics curriculum?

  Exploring Creation with Mathematics is a hands-on, Christian math curriculum designed for elementary students. It uses a mastery approach to build a strong foundation in math concepts while encouraging students to see the order and beauty of God’s creation through numbers and patterns.

   

• What grades is Exploring Creation with Mathematics designed for?

  The curriculum is currently available for grades 1-6, with each level tailored to meet the developmental needs of students at that stage. We offer a free math placement test to help you determine which level is right for your student.

• What teaching approach does Exploring Creation with Mathematics use?

  This curriculum follows a mastery-based learning approach, which means students gain a deep understanding of one concept before moving on to the next. Spiral review is included to reinforce previously learned material and ensure long-term retention.

  The material follows a specific progression and 4-step approach:
  1. It begins with a tangible presentation utilizing problems and projects
  2. Then moves through a pictorial presentation of the concept
  3. Next comes an abstract presentation
  4. Finishing with an application activity

• Does Apologia's math curriculum correspond to its science curriculum?

  The themes in Exploring Creation with Mathematics correspond to the themes of several of the Young Explorer Series science curriculum. While the Young Explorer Series does not need to be done in any particular order, some families enjoy studying the science curriculum that corresponds to the math curriculum that they are using for the year. The following list shows how the themes correspond:

  Mathematics Level 1: Astronomy
  Mathematics Level 2: Botany
  Mathematics Level 3: Zoology 1 (Flying Creatures)
  Mathematics Level 4: Zoology 2 (Swimming Creatures)
  Mathematics Level 5: Zoology 3 (Land Animals)
  Mathematics Level 6: Chemistry and Physics

• How does Apologia incorporate a Biblical worldview in its math curriculum?

  Exploring Creation with Mathematics highlights how math reflects the order and design of God’s creation. Throughout the lessons, students are encouraged to explore mathematical concepts with a sense of awe and wonder, recognizing God’s purpose in numbers and patterns.

   

• What materials are included with Exploring Creation with Mathematics?

  Each level includes a Student Workbook and a Teaching Guide & Answer Key. The student text offers clear explanations, colorful illustrations, and engaging activities, while the teacher’s guide provides a daily 4-day per week schedule, hands-on activity suggestions, and helpful teaching tips.

   

• Is Apologia math easy to teach and open-and-go?

  Yes! The hands-on activities use common household items as well as a few math manipulatives, such as base ten blocks. Each lesson includes clear instructions and colorful visuals to lead the student through the concept.

• How much time does it take to complete one level of Exploring Creation with Mathematics?

  Most families complete one level in a school year by following a 4-day-a-week schedule. Lessons are designed to be completed in 30 to 45 minutes, making it manageable for both students and parents.

• Can I use Exploring Creation with Mathematics for multiple children at different grade levels?

  While the curriculum is grade-specific, families with children close in age may find opportunities to combine lessons or adapt activities for different skill levels. The hands-on learning style also encourages collaborative problem-solving.

• Can Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Mathematics be taught in a homeschool co-op setting?

  Yes, Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Mathematics can be effectively taught in a homeschool co-op setting. The curriculum’s hands-on activities, engaging lessons, and interactive problem-solving exercises make it ideal for group learning.

  Co-op instructors can lead discussions, demonstrate concepts using visual aids, and facilitate collaborative activities. Students can also benefit from peer learning, group games, and hands-on projects, all while reinforcing their understanding of mathematical concepts.

  The Teaching Guide & Answer Key provides clear instructions and adaptable lesson plans, making it easy for co-op leaders to teach the material to a class of mixed-ability learners.