Teaching Textbooks grade levels, level by level
Which Teaching Textbooks level lines up with which grade, with the evidence and sources for each level. Checked Oct 17, 2026.
In short
On the evidence we found, Teaching Textbooks runs from Math 3 (Grade 2) through Pre-Calculus (Grade 11). Teaching Textbooks suggests not dropping a level for a score just under the cutoff. The first 15 lessons of any level are a free trial, which is a second check.
| Level | Typical grade | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Math 3 | Grade 2 | Supported by parent reports |
| Math 4 | Grade 3 | Supported by parent reports |
| Math 5 | Grade 4 | Supported by parent reports |
| Math 6 | Grade 5 | Supported by parent reports |
| Math 7 | Grade 6 | Supported by parent reports |
| Pre-Algebra | Grade 7 | Supported by parent reports |
| Algebra 1 | Grade 8 | Supported by parent reports |
| Geometry | Grade 9 | Supported by parent reports |
| Algebra 2 | Grade 10 | Supported by parent reports |
| Pre-Calculus | Grade 11 | Supported by parent reports |
Where these come from
Cathy Duffy says many students need the Teaching Textbooks level one above their grade, and a parent reports finishing Horizons 2 and placing into TT 4. We treat each TT level as covering about the previous grade. Some parents say the gap is closer to two years: one child halfway through TT 6 placed into The Good and the Beautiful Math 4.
Sources: Cathy Duffy Reviews: Teaching Textbooks, Parent comment: finished Horizons 2, placed into TT 4 (yourbesthomeschool.com), r/homeschool: TT "about a year behind", r/homeschool: "Level 4 would be more like grade 2", Parent video (Our HOMEschool Plan, Aug 2022): halfway through Teaching Textbooks 6, placed into The Good and the Beautiful Math 4.
Placement test
Teaching Textbooks placement tests. A grade label is a starting point; the placement test shows where your child is secure. It is also listed in our placement test directory.
Questions parents ask
What grade level is Teaching Textbooks?
On the evidence we found, Teaching Textbooks runs from Math 3 (Grade 2) through Pre-Calculus (Grade 11). Teaching Textbooks suggests not dropping a level for a score just under the cutoff. The first 15 lessons of any level are a free trial, which is a second check.
What grade is Math 3 in Teaching Textbooks?
Grade 2 (Supported by parent reports). The placement test is the better guide for your child.
What grade is Pre-Calculus in Teaching Textbooks?
Grade 11 (Supported by parent reports).
Does Teaching Textbooks have a placement test?
Teaching Textbooks placement tests: https://www.teachingtextbooks.com/placement. Teaching Textbooks suggests not dropping a level for a score just under the cutoff. The first 15 lessons of any level are a free trial, which is a second check.
How did you line up Teaching Textbooks levels with grades?
Cathy Duffy says many students need the Teaching Textbooks level one above their grade, and a parent reports finishing Horizons 2 and placing into TT 4. We treat each TT level as covering about the previous grade. Some parents say the gap is closer to two years: one child halfway through TT 6 placed into The Good and the Beautiful Math 4. Every level on this page carries an evidence level: Confirmed by publisher, Supported by parent reports, or Not confirmed when we found no source.
When does Teaching Textbooks go on sale?
No dated sale found. Standing offer: The first 15 lessons of any grade level free. No payment information collected and no time limit. Details and sources: https://homeschoolhaul.com/sale-calendar/teaching-textbooks/
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