Ep. 110 - What Is the Science of Math and Why Does It Matter? // Nathan King

There is a new term making its way through the education world right now — and researchers say it could change how we teach math the way the science of reading changed how we teach kids to read. Christy-Faith and Nathan King of CTC Math unpack the Science of Math movement and what it means for your homeschool.🟢 Free Resource: My Curriculum RecommendationsI spill the tea! No paid sponsorship placements! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).In this episode, you'll learn:What the Science of Math is and why it's gaining momentum nowHow it parallels the science of reading — and what that means for your homeschoolWhat explicit instruction is and why the research supports itWhy so many kids (and moms) develop math anxietyThe difference between mastery-based and spiral math curriculaWhy homeschool families already have a built-in edgeWhat math automaticity is and why it mattersHow to evaluate a homeschool math curriculum based on research, not marketingSponsors:BJU Press Homeschool✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool CurriculumCTC Math✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!👉 Visit CTCMath CurriculumLearningRx✔ Proven program to strengthen cognitive skills✔ Backed by 35 years of research✔ Real long-term help for ADHD, dyslexia, and learning challenges — use code HOME50 for $50 off👉 Learn More at LearningRxSummit Healthshare✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips✔ Free labs, office visits, prescriptions on select plans👉 View Health Plans & SavingsResources Mentioned:Education Week — "Debates Over Math Teaching Are Heating Up" (January 2026)The Christy-Faith List — Find homeschool-friendly businesses and providersThrive Homeschool Community — Christy-Faith's membership community for homeschool momsOther episodes for you:From Struggle to Success: Building Confidence in Math with Pat MurrayWhat I Wish I Knew Before Buying Homeschool CurriculumIs It a Learning Disability, a Skill Gap, or Something Else?Connect with Christy-Faith:Instagram — @christy_faith_homeschoolTikTok — @christy_faithWebsiteHomeschool Rising — my book⭐ Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen — it helps more homeschool families find us! (00:00) - Introduction: The Science of Math (02:23) - Meet Nathan King of CTC Math (04:55) - What Is the Science of Math? (07:33) - Science of Math vs. Science of Reading (13:03) - What Ideal Math Instruction Looks Like (19:07) - What This Means for Your Homeschool (26:37) - Mastery vs. Spiral — What Every Parent Should Know (31:22) - Why Homeschoolers Have the Edge (32:38) - Fun vs. Effective: The Edutainment Question (39:55) - Why Math Automaticity Still Matters