Mr. D Math

What Reviewers Say

Reviewers consistently describe Mr. D Math as a supportive curriculum that excels at engaging students who might otherwise struggle with the subject. Hide the Chocolate notes that the program can reach students who dislike math while improving parent-child dynamics by shifting the instructional burden away from the home educator. However, Well-Trained Mind Forums suggests that while the program is an excellent step-by-step option for the average student, it may lack the level of rigor desired by families pursuing highly competitive STEM paths.

How It Works

A typical week involves the student logging into the online portal to watch a 15-20 minute conversational video lesson led by Mr. D or another instructor. After the video, the student prints out a provided PDF worksheet to practice the concepts and then enters their answers back into the system for immediate automated grading. Parents primarily act as facilitators, checking the online gradebook to monitor progress rather than teaching the lessons themselves. Most students spend about 45 to 60 minutes per session, four to five days a week, with the option to attend live 'extra help' Zoom sessions if they hit a roadblock: two per week in self-paced courses and three per week in live courses.

Switching to This?

Mr. D Math provides free online readiness tests for Pre-Algebra through Pre-Calculus to help parents determine the correct level before purchasing. While the curriculum aligns well with standard grade-level expectations, the community rule of thumb is to trust the readiness test results, as the conversational style may allow students to move faster than they did in traditional programs. Families using the self-paced version can start mid-year without issue, whereas those wanting live classes should aim for a late August or January start. If you are switching from a high-rigor program like Art of Problem Solving, expect a significant decrease in daily workload and a shift in focus toward clear, repeatable steps rather than complex puzzle-solving.

Curriculum Details

Price

$247 - $537/course

Self-paced math courses cost $247 per student, a one-time payment with course access until March 1 of the following academic year. Live math courses cost the same $247 curriculum purchase plus $290 for live instruction, paid at once or as $34 a month for 10 months; one-semester full-credit live courses offer $63 a month for 5 months. Consumer Math and self-paced electives such as ASL, Economics, Language Arts and Digital Music Production cost $217, and Flamenco Dance and Guitar cost $97. MYTEK LAB technology classes cost $25 plus $340 for live instruction paid to MYTEK LAB.

Grades

5 - 12

Available As

Digital Video Workbook Internet required

Coverage

Single subject

Subjects

Math Computer Science Foreign Language Music Economics

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Pacing

Flexible

Parent Time

0-10 min/day

Student Independence

Fully independent

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Academic Level

Grade level

Worldview

Neutral

Engaging for Reluctant Learners

Yes

Videos

Reviews We Consulted

Updated: June 2026

How This Compares

When compared to Teaching Textbooks, Mr. D Math offers a more personalized feel through its live weekly help sessions and a curriculum that feels more like a modern high school classroom than a gamified app. Against Saxon Math, Mr. D is far less repetitive and doesn't require the same volume of daily 'drill' problems, making it a better fit for students who get frustrated by excessive busywork. While Math-U-See relies heavily on physical blocks to explain concepts, Mr. D focuses on relational and conceptual shortcuts that help students 'see' the logic of math through video instruction. Parents looking at Art of Problem Solving often choose Mr. D Math instead when they want a solid college-prep foundation that reduces math anxiety rather than an extremely difficult program designed for competitive mathletes. Finally, compared to Thinkwell’s formal university-style lectures, Mr. D’s conversational and encouraging tone makes the material feel more accessible to students who have previously felt 'bad at math.'