Core Arithmetic

Core Arithmetic

Why Core Arithmetic?

Many students solve page after page of arithmetic problems yet see little real improvement. The reason is simple: they repeat procedures without understanding the concepts and principles behind them. Core Arithmetic starts by accurately diagnosing each student’s current level, then focuses learning on exactly what that student needs most, so time goes into closing real gaps rather than re-practicing what is already mastered.

The CORE LEARN Cycle

A continuous loop of diagnosis, learning, and verification.

  1. Diagnostic Test

    Students take a diagnostic test to identify their current level.

  2. Workbook + Online Training

    Students build skills through the workbook while reinforcing them with online training content.

  3. Level Test

    Students verify mastery before moving on to the next level, and the cycle continues.

Core Point

Diagnose First

A diagnostic test identifies each student’s exact level before learning begins, so every student starts at the right point.

Concepts Before Speed

Foundational concepts and principles come first; repetition then turns understanding into fast, accurate fluency.

Blended Learning

Printed workbooks and online training run in tandem, reinforcing the same skills in the classroom and at home.

Quest-Based Progress

Each level is divided into four quests with clear goals, so students experience a steady sense of achievement as they advance.

Introduction

Core Arithmetic leveled workbooks
Structure
60 levels · 4 quests per level
Target Age Group
Age 6 through middle school
Workbook Format
Per quest: 10 training sets + 1 test in Levels 1–24; 12 training sets + 1 test in Levels 25–60.

Learning with Core Arithmetic

Begin at the level recommended by the diagnostic test. Use the progress chart to plan practice and check learning along the way.

  1. Progress Chart workbook example

    Progress Chart

    Plan each level and record learning progress.

  2. Quest Training workbook example

    Quest Training

    Practice the concepts and skills in each of the four quests.

  3. Quest Test workbook example

    Quest Test

    Each quest ends with one test to check understanding.