Math Curriculum Overview/Flow

Revealing Arithmetic: Math Concepts from a Biblical Worldview

Designed to be used by the parent/teacher while teaching grades preK-grade 6. Unlike the other materials listed here, this program is not a standalone curriculum; it is designed to go alongside any curriculum, guiding the parent/teacher in teaching arithmetic concepts. It can also be used by older students needing a review of the basics. A Christian college also uses it to help train elementary teachers on how to teach math from a biblical worldview.

Principles of Mathematics: Book 1 and Principles of Mathematics: Book 2

Designed to take 2 years (grades 7 and 8), although there is a schedule for completing in 3 years at a slower pace for students who start earlier as well as one for completing in 1 year at an accelerated pace for older students. Together, the books are a pre-algebra program. Book 1 focuses on firming up arithmetic, building problem-solving skills, and geometry preparation, while Book 2 focuses on pre-algebra. Take the placement tests to determine if a student is ready to begin Book 1.

Jacob's Elementary Algebra (Algebra 1)
9th grade, or whenever a student is ready for algebra.
Jacob's Geometry
10th grade, or the year after Algebra 1

Katherine has designed an ecourse to go alongside both of these programs that brings in the biblical worldview and allows for easy transitions into and out of the Principles program. 

Principles of Algebra 2: Applied Algebra from a Biblical Worldview (Algebra 2)
11th grade, or the year after Geometry

After Algebra 2…
Upon completion of Principles of Algebra 2, students should complete a geometry course (if not already completed) and consider Consumer Math (see below); if they have already completed those or if they're mathematically inclined, students should be ready to begin a precalculus course or a college algebra program (and could consider Consumer Math as an elective). Advanced students may also want to study for and take the College Algebra CLEP test. While Principles does not cover everything on the test, advanced students may be able to use a CLEP study guide to fill in additional college-level concepts (as well as to gain familiarity with the test format).

Consumer Math: Biblical Stewardship & Personal Finance

This course can be used any year of high school; student must have completed pre-algebra first.

The typical high school math flow is Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and then Consumer Math. This allows students to get the required courses out of the way with, and makes sure they've finished Algebra 1 and Geometry before taking the SAT/other tests. Students not planning to go to college could change the order, but please consult your state to see what math courses are still required.

Counts as 1 high school math credit.

Can satisfy a Personal Finance requirement and count as an elective credit if you prefer; just note that Consumer Math covers more than Personal Finance and is a math course. Average students would likely struggle to take it and another high school math course, although mathematically gifted students could potentially use it that way.

An eCourse is also available.