DIVE Math provides video lessons for Saxon Math textbooks, helping homeschool families teach math effectively. Shormann Math is an alternative curriculum that includes modern test prep and interactive features.
Research from the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI) shows that homeschooled students typically score 15 to 25 percentile points higher than public school students on standardized academic achievement tests. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), approximately 3.3 million students were homeschooled in the United States as of 2023, representing roughly 6% of the school-age population.
What is dive math?
DIVE Math is here to help with Saxon Math instruction. Saxon textbooks were made for classroom use, which means homeschool parents often miss out on important teaching. Dr. David Shormann created DIVE into Math video lessons to fill this gap. He teaches every Saxon lesson on a digital whiteboard. Plus, Shormann has a complete math curriculum, Shormann Math, that builds on Saxon's style while updating for modern tests. Both programs include a Christian perspective.
Dive for Saxon Math
If you have Saxon Math textbooks or plan to use them, DIVE is your go-to for video lessons. Dr. Shormann guides you through each Saxon lesson step-by-step on a digital whiteboard. You can pause, rewind, or review videos whenever you need. This makes it easier for families who love Saxon but find teaching tricky. DIVE is available for streaming or download, covering Math 5/4 (usually for 4th grade) all the way to Saxon Calculus.
Shormann Math courses
Shormann Math is Dr. Shormann's own online curriculum. He created it because Saxon's publisher hasn't updated the curriculum for modern PSAT/SAT content since John Saxon's passing in 1996. These self-paced courses include daily video lectures, interactive homework with automatic grading, video solutions for every problem, and daily email support. Courses span from Pre-Algebra to AP Calculus AB and BC. Students can earn up to 14 college credits through Algebra 2 and Calculus.
Which option to choose
Choose DIVE for Saxon if you already have the textbooks and want video help with Saxon's spiral method. Pick Shormann Math if you're looking for a full, modern curriculum with grading and support built in, especially for test prep. Shormann Math covers everything on PSAT, SAT, ACT, CLEP, and AP exams by the end of Algebra 2. Both options are great for students who learn better through video rather than just reading.
The bottom line
DIVE Math makes Saxon Math easier for homeschool families who want the curriculum without the teaching stress. If you're looking for a more modern, test-prep-focused option, Shormann Math offers a full solution with interactive features and support. Both programs show Dr. Shormann's belief that clear and effective teaching helps students excel in math earlier. If your student struggles with math or you feel unprepared to teach tough concepts, video instruction could be just what you need.
