Shormann Math is a homeschool math curriculum for middle and high school students. It features video lessons, interactive homework, and focuses on practical math skills for today’s exams.
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 Shormann Math?
Shormann Math is a math curriculum for middle and high school students, published by DIVE Interactive Education. Created by Dr. David Shormann, who has a Ph.D. in Aquatic Science, this program builds on John Saxon's spiral learning method. It also addresses the changes made to the SAT in 2015. You’ll find video lessons, interactive homework, auto-grading, and support from Dr. Shormann’s team.
Teaching approach
Shormann Math modernizes the Saxon approach with a twist. Each course has 100 lessons, each offering about 20 minutes of video instruction. After that, students tackle 20 homework problems, which is fewer than Saxon’s 30. The TruePractice system gives instant feedback and lets students retry problems. It also links to helpful video segments. Unlike other programs, Shormann includes geometry concepts throughout Algebra 1 and 2, which helps students remember what they learn.
The creator behind the curriculum
Dr. David Shormann has a strong background in science and math. He holds degrees in Aerospace Engineering, Marine Chemistry, and Aquatic Science. He sees math as a practical tool for exploring the world. Before Shormann Math, he created DIVE CDs that helped many students with Saxon textbooks. When Saxon changed its teaching methods and didn’t prepare students for the SAT well anymore, Dr. Shormann decided to create his own curriculum.
The bottom line
Shormann Math is perfect for families who liked Saxon’s spiral method but need something that prepares students for today’s college entrance exams. The video lessons make it easier for parents who aren’t confident in math. Plus, the curriculum integrates Christian values, which many families appreciate. At under $150 per course with 24-month access and sibling discounts, it’s a great deal.
