Which Homeschool Math Curriculum Is Right for You?
An honest, side-by-side look at both curricula — real costs, real pros and cons, and a clear “choose this one if…” verdict based on fit, not hype. We don't name a flat winner because the right choice depends entirely on your child.
Costs as of June 2026 — always verify on the publisher's site.
Choose Beast Academy if…
Gifted math kids, future MathCounts/AMC kids
Choose Singapore Math Dimensions if…
Kids who'll lean into math once they 'see' it
Art of Problem Solving
Strengths
Weaknesses
Best for
Gifted math kids, future MathCounts/AMC kids
Worst for
Kids who struggle with basic arithmetic
Pricing as of June 2026 — verify on the publisher's site.
Singapore Math Inc.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Best for
Kids who'll lean into math once they 'see' it
Worst for
Parents who want hand-off, kid-does-it-alone curriculum
Pricing as of June 2026 — verify on the publisher's site.
| Feature | Beast Academy | Singapore Math Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher | Art of Problem Solving | Singapore Math Inc. |
| Cost | $15/mo online | $45-65/year |
| Pedagogy | discovery + problem-solving | mastery + concrete-pictorial-abstract |
| Parent involvement | medium | medium |
| Religious lens | Secular | Secular |
| Age range | 2-5 | K-8 |
| Time per day | 45-60 min | 45-60 min |
| Duration | ~28 weeks, 90 lessons | ~36 weeks, 180 lessons |
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Neither is universally better — it depends on your child and teaching style. Choose Beast Academy if: Gifted math kids, future MathCounts/AMC kids. Choose Singapore Math Dimensions if: Kids who'll lean into math once they 'see' it. Both are respected options; the right one depends on your family's learning approach and budget.
Singapore Math Dimensions is less expensive at $45-65/year vs Beast Academy at $15/mo online (as of June 2026 — verify on each publisher's site before purchasing).
Beast Academy uses a discovery + problem-solving approach — gifted math kids, future mathcounts/amc kids. Singapore Math Dimensions uses a mastery + concrete-pictorial-abstract approach — kids who'll lean into math once they 'see' it. The pedagogy difference is often the deciding factor: match the approach to how your child naturally learns.
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Curriculum data compiled from publisher websites and homeschool parent communities. Costs verified June 2026 — verify current pricing before purchasing. No affiliate relationships; no sponsored content. We do not declare a flat winner — fit to your child is the only right answer.