Homeschool Curriculum | 2022-2023 | Math | Middle School | Learn Math Fast

[@leighwilliams8106]

Thinking about buying 3- two for my kids and one for me! I love math now that I’m a homeschool mom but i hated it in school. Math made me feel stupid, but I was actually a brilliant little girl! I grew up and realized public school math is a choppy mess being taught by one (irritable) teacher to the next!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I’ll be honest, Math was never my favorite. Learn Math Fast makes learning math a little more enjoyable.

[@angelaschaefer5883]

I am an adult using the program. I really like it.

[@amymello7481]

We started at book 1 and it has been a Godsend. My son is naturally good at math but public school common core frustrated him and he ended up thinking he was bad at math. We started at book 1 and he is excelling now.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

This makes me so happy for you guys!

[@angelaschaefer5883]

I have math related learning disability. I am an adult. But the common core. Is very confusing.

[@georgettacmuncy3423]

My daughter was struggling with math concepts and will be in 7th grade next year. I decided to try this when I saw a previous video that you did about your son using it. This has worked wonders for my daughter! Went back to the basics and started over and she is now ready for the 4th book! Thank you so much for sharing this great math curriculum. It has been a game changer and no more tears from my daughter when we do math!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I am so happy to hear that your daughter has found success with this program.

[@arrowsandbear]

I’ve been praying for wisdom on next year’s math for my high functioning autistic son. We left common core math at the beginning of sixth grade and went right into TT. It is working well with one of my seventh graders, but not with his twin. My HFA son does not like the spiral approach of TT and wanted a worksheet to work through instead. I thought about Math U See, but he wouldn’t reach Algebra until 11th or 12th grade based on his placement test. Your upcoming video showed up in my newsfeed and I started researching it. It looked like what we needed with learning a firm math foundation. Your video helped confirm this is the right math for my son. Thank God for answering my prayer and thank you for sharing your son’s math journey and recommendation.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

This makes me so happy for you. I pray this math works out for your son.

[@bethharrington945]

This is the Math we have used for several years and love it. 💜

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

That’s awesome! It’s hard for me to find anyone that uses it.

[@Magdalena287]

Lmf was randomly reccomended to me on amazon and like most kids my kids were either bored or confused by all math curriculums we tried. We absolutely love this curriculum and plan on using it up through highschool 👏

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

That’s awesome! My son is doing well with LMF. Our plan is to do it through high school too.

[@jackieinlalaland2843]

I started this with my 4th grader this year in the middle of our school year. We had tried a lot of different programs and she was still struggling and had lots of math anxiety. We LOVE this program. My daughter loves how there is no fluff and she says the way the math is explained she really gets it. Also, you can not beat the price. Simple, effective and affordable.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I love hearing success stories like your daughter’s. I have to admit, I’ve learned some things too.

[@ourfamilyvideos7283]

We LOVE this one, jumped in after TT got to “busy”… did Pre,Alg 1, geometry, and now Alg 2. Talk to the author during transition and he’s amazing. Saved our relationship lol as we’re non mathy folks.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

We are not math folks either. I really like Learn Math Fast.

[@letthespiritlive]

How did state testing go after Learn Math Fast go vs. TT?

[@Gameroomschoolhouse]

So glad you did a review on this! I found this a few months ago for my 10 year old daughter who has ADHD and struggles with math. We ended up not sticking with it because she needs pretty pictures 😂 but it definitely helped her solidify her math facts and I feel ready to try something else. We didn’t like Teaching Textbooks either- my daughter felt like it moved too fast without enough review. Overall, this is a great resource and there isn’t enough about it out there. Thank you for your review!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Thanks for your sweet words. I prefer pretty pictures too!

[@quackersplatfarm]

I'm looking forward to trying this with my 7th grader this year. Up until watching your video, I had no idea what to do since she's getting older, but we can't seem to get past 2nd/3rd grade math. I like that it's simple looking and not "babyish" Thank you for your review!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I hope it works out for her. Let me know how it goes.

[@OurSmallTownLife]

We had great success with Learn Math Fast. It worked great for my daughter.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

That is so good to hear.

[@laurenheavner7794]

Thank you for this, my rising 6th grader struggles so much with math and does not want to do it. I was agonizing over what direction to go this upcoming year and have never heard of this program so it wasn't on my radar. I think this may be the fit for us!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I hope it works out.

[@nehifamily]

After watching this video, I feel like this just might be the answer to a prayer. Thank you! I just ordered the whole system for my struggling high schoolers. They excel everywhere except math and are feeling so discouraged.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I will pray that this is the answer.

[@danabenedetti8753]

How did your year go? Our son has ADD and we are looking for a straight forward math curriculum that can help with learning gaps and distractions. Did you find you needed to do a lot of review because this is considered a mastery curriculum rather than spiral?

[@porschiahaleywade8467]

We found it during my daughters 5th grade year and started at book 1 also! Amazing program and so glad to have your video now to send to folks when I’m raving about it and what to show them all the things 😂

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Thank you! I am just so thankful we have found something we can stick with through high school.

[@bethanylowe7864]

I have a rising 6th grader who hates math. She is currently using TT. In early elementary we used Horizons, Easy Peasy, and Saxon. She's just not a math lover and that's ok. I'm not looking to turn her into a math lover, but I would like her to have more confidence in math. I've decided to give this a try. I also have a rising 2nd grader that could also benefit from this should she need it. Ordering volumes 1 and 2. Hope it HELPS!! Thanks for the advice and video.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Oh, I hope it helps.

[@mamadukes2219]

This video was an answer to prayer!! Thank you!!! 😊

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I'm so glad!❤️

[@nicolestanyer2975]

This is my first time hearing about Learn Math Fast. Thanks for sharing.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Happy to introduce you to something new.

[@ravenzmama84321]

We started this last year with my 9 year old. It really boosted his confidence in his math skills.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

That is so awesome to hear.

[@MrsCosio]

So excited to find this for my struggling middle schooler. Thank you for the review!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I hope it works out for you guys!

[@GinaRLacy]

Thank you thank you THANK YOU for this review! I’m definitely getting this for extra practice and to help my son with concepts.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

You are so welcome!

[@robandcrystalcooper2571]

Your journey sounds very similar to ours. We did MLFAL, and then TT, and left them for the same reasons. This past year we also did Volumes 1 and 2 of Learn Math Fast. I did like how it presented everything, however, we will not be continuing with it this year, as there just was not enough review. It presented concepts well, but it is a mastery approach, and we need a spiral. It definitely helped her finally grasp basic facts though, and that was a huge plus.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

That’s true about review. My plan for this year is to start each day with review and then proceed to the next lesson.

[@angelaschaefer5883]

I bought low cost practice books from Wal-Mart and Dollar Store because. I knew there would not be enough practice for me. It made big difference. I also bought full color math book. With examples of problems. Step by step. Called How To Be Good At math. It covers most things covered in 4th-6th grade classroom. I have dyscalculia so my working memory is poor. I can forget how to do problem the next day.

[@lifewithginab]

I've never heard of this curriculum! I enjoy watching these videos to keep our options open! Thanks for sharing!!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@CalmintheChaosHomeschool]

I love the background story of all your math choices.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Thank you!

[@RosilindJukic]

Wooow! This looks amazing. I love the idea that it's simple and fast....and that you don't need 12 years to learn math. I will have to check.it out.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

It’s a great program.

[@JGCG98]

What does it say in the front of the book where you mentioned about going through ALL of the curriculum in a yrs time? I have a highschooler who is struggling to graduate! He's thinking of being a land surveyor and Math is key in that profession! I hate math and I have tried all kinds of curriculum and he's not getting it! Thank you for this video! Best one yet I've seen on this Math!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

This is from the website: An older student could complete all six books in about one year, but it may take several years for a younger student to learn all the material. Everyone is different, so the actual time line will vary from one person to the next. But no matter your age, anyone who reads these seven books will have a solid understanding of higher math.

[@JGCG98]

@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife Thank you for responding! I actually called the customer service number and spoke with a lady right after I watched your video❤️ She gave me a code to receive 20% off and also said if I wasn't happy with the curriculum, I could return even if we write in it! That's why I went ahead and ordered from there. She said the only difference between ordering from Amazon and the company is theirs has some color and Amazon isn't, and also, there's has the "satisfaction guarantee". Thanks again!! I'm excited and super hopeful we can get my 16yr old through highschool in a timely manner!!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

@@JGCG98I hope it goes great!

[@zephirinedrouhin3735]

I bought the first several LMF books from Amazon (they were cheaper!), but I couldn’t find the bookmark, so I will just buy it through the LMF website. I wonder if I will still be able to use the LMF website for extra worksheets?

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

The password to the website should be in the front of the first level.

[@zephirinedrouhin3735]

@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife Thank you!

[@HomegrownHomeschool]

Ohhhh this curriculum sounds awesome. I love how in depth your reviews are. I love how you can do more than one lesson a day. I’m going to have to keep this on a list of ones to check out if ours doesn’t work out.

[@HomegrownHomeschool]

Thank you for joining us on these collabs!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

We are really enjoying it.

[@sierrabookishlife]

Can we get an updated review on this soon?

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I will be doing an end of the year review in June and I will be sure to cover Learn Math Fast.

[@robinp9047]

Yes! Thank you for giving math the attention it deserves. So many students need math slowed down and introduced in a common sense way.🌸

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Thank you for your kind comment❤️

[@SummerMeyers]

Love that it was developed by a homeschooler! 😍❤️

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Me too!

[@MyQuaintCottage]

I'm so glad you found a math that works for your son. We've always used the old Saxon math textbooks. Best of luck with your school year.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Thank you.

[@MyQuaintCottage]

@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife you're welcome 😊

[@kristymiller4634]

Thanks for the review! I'm considering this curriculum and it helped a lot.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

You’re welcome! We are still enjoying it and will be doing their Algebra 1 next year.

[@tess04231211]

My goodness girl...I JUST received ours on Monday wish I seen this earlier So far so good I WISH my children love teaching textbooks- but yes... same...I just want paper math... Alrighty

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I’m glad it is going good for you guys.

[@PenniesAndSalt]

I felt the same way with MLFLE. And same with TT… my boys just felt like it was more of a game.

[@creatingcommunity7022]

Thank you so much! I am going to be sharing this video with a friend of mine who has a middle schooler and cannot decide on a math curriculum. God bless ❤

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Thank you so much!

[@CalmintheChaosHomeschool]

Thank you for sharing this curriculum with us. I have been super curious about it. I almost got it myself for my middle schooler this year.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

We are really enjoying it.

[@LoveThemWell]

I have not heard of this! Thank you!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Thanks for watching.

[@octaviaweiher7585]

I just ordered!! So excited to give it a try!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I hope it works out❤️

[@Mz_a92]

Is this a full curriculum or more of a supplement type of thing? We’re currently doing TGTB, but we’re looking for something different because sadly they’re just not working for us anymore. My kiddos will be in 4th and 6th grade and I’m curious to know how this curriculum works.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

It can be used however you like. We use it as our curriculum. I print out the supplemental sheets to add to each lesson. Others use it as a supplement.

[@Mz_a92]

@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife Awesome! Thank you so much! Do the supplemental sheets need to be purchased too?

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

@@Mz_a92when you purchase, they give you a password. That gives you access to the supplemental worksheets.

[@Mz_a92]

@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife okay, thank you!

[@thehudsonshub]

Google is very useful!😅 I giggled when you say everyone in the internet is using TT!😄 Math Mammoth is the same, no pictures just plain texts in black!😉

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I feel like everybody is is using it🤣

[@jeniferteodoro4513]

I’m looking into to get the pre algebra for my daughter. I’m wanting her to get through it over the summer and move into algebra 1 in the fall. Do you think that’s possible with these books?

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

That is definitely possible. The 3rd book is pre-algebra.

[@Jessiemadanat]

very intrigued

[@angelaschaefer5883]

I just ordered it. For myself I am very skeptical that it will work. But I don’t have anything to lose by trying.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

That’s right, just try. It has worked well for my son. I hope it works out.

[@angelaschaefer5883]

This math curriculum is for myself. I have dyscalculia. I am an adult but. Hoping to improve. I absolutely love the first level. So I will be ordering the second level. My niece is 10 and dyslexic. So math is hard for her. Hopefully my nephew Hudson. Who has no learning disability. Will benefit also. I never knew math could be enjoyable.

[@PenniesAndSalt]

This sounds super interesting! I’ve never heard of it before!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

It’s definitely a different approach. I have learned some things myself.

[@HappyToBeKLB]

This was such a helpful review! I’m teaching my children plus my niece and nephew this year. I’m wondering, should I get each student their own book or just buy one and print off worksheets for them? On a random note, your hair is so beautiful!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Well, thank you. If I were you I would buy one book and print off the worksheets.

[@RockSimmer-gal4God]

I feel like it’s exciting that my son is about to start high school and he’s excited as well!!! When I pulled my kids out of school my kids had no confidence in math as well!!! My kids would doodle on a boring workbook but I’m ok with that!!! This curriculum looks awesome!!! We skipped the fun stuff when we started from the start for my older kids!!!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

High school is exciting!

[@OurHOMEschoolPlan]

Now I’m torn….we’ve started TGTB 4 already and it’s also “tolerable” as you put it. But I wonder how if my daughter would rather literally….”learn math fast!” Do you just start with level 1 or is there a placement that tells you where to start? Did I miss that in your video?

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

There is a placement test, but I did start my son at the beginning.

[@AllieA7]

I’m not sure if you can point me in the direction my daughter is using TT with a 97% great..but I am not sure she is working enough on her facts, also measurement she could stand to work on (heck..so could I 😉) it looks like it would be a great fit..just would like to see more especially book 1..❤️ Thank you!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Book 1 covers fact mastery well. It starts with addition and subtraction and ends with multiplication and division.

[@berrypatch5583]

Key to series has an excellent measurement set. We use their fractions, decimals, and algebra for a pre algebra here.

[@nancyhansen7103]

This is super helpful!!! My son has ADHD and Anxiety and we have tried MB, TT for 2 years and the end of last school Christian Light. I think Christian Light is great but, I think the longer lessons will get to him. I am going to grab this recommendation as a backup. How long do you think the lessons take? My son is the same way about timed tests as well.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

The lessons take no more than 10-15 minutes, then you will need to add some time for him to complete the problems.

[@nancyhansen7103]

@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife thank you!

[@dawnfoster8478]

This math sounds great and something I might try but wondering if it’s teacher intensive? Am I the one teaching the lessons or is there enough examples for them to catch on and do it themselves? Thanks 😊

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

It is written to the student, so if you have a self-motivated, independent learner, then yes they can do it on their own.

[@StephanieMT]

Where did you find your color drawers, I dont see it linked

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I got them at Michael’s years ago.

[@AprilOverseas]

Does this math work for credits for highschool? I've never heard of this so I'm glad you shared. My oldest doesn't like math and we've tried Abeka, Singapore, TTB, Masterbooks Math and TGTB which is what we currently use and has been the best but it's still very heavy and teacher intensive for me bc he needs me beside him like your son does and so I'm curious about this one :)

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

We are using it for high school. I haven’t checked on their website, but it may talk about high school credits.

[@AprilOverseas]

@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife you sold me...I bought the first volume to try ovee the summer with the boys. Their website really hooked me too. I feel like this is what we've always needed.

[@britniewing4012]

Oh my, never heard of this one. We are pulling our daughter out of school for next year. Are you still using this? Liking it? It sounds promising especially for my daughter with ADHD, dyslexia, and Tourette's.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

We are still using it and we still love it. We just finished Pre-Algebra. We will be using their Algebra 1 next year.

[@britniewing4012]

@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife Okay! Great, thanks for responding! I will check it out.

[@OSteen5]

So did you begin at book one with your student? I have a 13yo also who still struggles with some basics…

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I did. I felt like it wouldn’t hurt to start at the beginning.

[@TLory-s7c]

Hi, I wanted to know if you have to supplement with this?

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I don’t personally. I think it is enough.

[@Dreblueskies]

Do you think this would be good for a younger child that is great with math but likes to just get it done? I’m so sick of the confusing fluff and CC influence. By the way thank you for this review! 😊

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

How old is your kiddo? The first book is basic math operations but the second one jumps to decimals, percents, and fractions.

[@Dreblueskies]

@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife Mine is 7. This is not common core correct?

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

@@Dreblueskies it is not common core, but it may be too boring for a 7 year old.

[@Dreblueskies]

@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife Gotcha! I think I will get it for myself

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

It has really cemented some concepts for me because it explains it so well.

[@letthespiritlive]

Has anyone seen state testing math levels improve after Learn Math Fast? I'm really wondering due to the different progression in this program.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

In our state, we test every three years. My son won’t have to test again until the end of 9th grade.

[@letthespiritlive]

@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife I don't know why but I'm super nervous to have this as a primary curriculum and not as a supplement.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

@@letthespiritlive it’s scary at first because it is a different approach. We do pause and take our time on concepts that my son is struggling with.

[@jennicompton3451]

You mentioned you read it with your son, is he an auditory learner? My son is and I think this may be the ticket I have been looking for. Is he grasping the concepts and retaining the information?

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Yes, he is. So far, it’ll he seems to be understanding the concepts.

[@sarahsouthard3269]

Do these book have review lessons for previously learned skills or is it just mastery based?

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

After a few lessons, there will be a chapter review.

[@msnorthernpicker9555]

Would this be a worth it to jump in as an 8th grader, who struggles a bit with math? What worries me is the quarterly reports we have to send in, it would be like we are going backwards and the school would question it if we started with book 1.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

It would definitely be worth it. Start with the placement test and see where they fall. They may fly through book 1.

[@RachelDonofrio-f5y]

How long do lessons take approx?

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I usually teach in 15-20 minutes. As far as the worksheets, it takes my son around 30-45 depending on the lesson and if he isn’t daydreaming🤣.

[@robink7657]

We're starting our second year of homeschooling. In your opinion, would this system be considered as a full math curriculum from 1st grade through 8th grade? Also, do you supplement this with any extras such as other worksheets not included with these books or online math games, etc? Thanks in advance for your help! 🙂

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

The 7 books are designed to teach 1st to 12th grade math. The first book is addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It is a full math curriculum, you would just move at the pace of your child. We do not supplement at all.

[@robink7657]

@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife Thank you so much!! I think this will be perfect for my granddaughter. You have put my mind at ease!

[@alis1015]

My daughter will be in 10th grade this year . Should I start her with volume 1?

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

They recommend starting at the beginning. If it’s easy for her then she will fly right through those first couple of volumes.

[@rachelt8112]

Because doing stuff like this that’s not an actual online homeschool.. what’s the requirements to get diploma? I know each state is different.. but I’m trying to figure out how to do homeschool without using a school program

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

It really depends on your state. Where we live, we just have certain subjects that have to be taught every day. We can use any curriculum we want. We issue the diploma to our child at the end of their homeschool career.

[@rachelt8112]

@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife is it a legit diploma?? I’m only asking because my daughter will be starting 9th grade & I really don’t want to put her in school, I just don’t trust the schools at all anymore

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

@@rachelt8112 in our state it will be. You will need to find out info in your state.

[@miss.baptist394]

Do you feel it would be good for a 4th grader who is pretty strong in math to start on volume 1? LORD JESUS IS KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS!

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I believe there is a placement test you can take. You may want to start with that.

[@homeschool.pray.repeat]

My concern is upper math levels that I don’t know. Rather I read it or not, I don’t have the know how on teaching it. The only thing we use videos for is math for this very reason. 🫣

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I was afraid of the same thing, but the book does an excellent job explaining each concept. We watch videos sometimes too.