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

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Podcast: [The Christy-Faith Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-christy-faith-show-6683682)
Published: 2026-03-26T19:54:00+00:00
Episode link: https://christy-faith.com/podcast/science-of-math-homeschool-math-curriculum/
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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 Recommendations I 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 now How it parallels the science of reading — and what that means for your homeschool What explicit instruction is and why the research supports it Why so many kids (and moms) develop math anxiety The difference between mastery-based and spiral math curricula Why homeschool families already have a built-in edge What math automaticity is and why it matters How to evaluate a homeschool math curriculum based on research, not marketing Sponsors: 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 Curriculum CTC 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 Curriculum LearningRx ✔ 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 LearningRx Summit Healthshare ✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance ✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips ✔ Free labs, office v…

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