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Helping children understand, apply, and enjoy mathematics.

RightStart Math gives children a solid understanding, mastery, and love for math.

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Elementary and middle school programs

RightStart™ Mathematics is a complete elementary and middle-school program that uses visualization of quantities, de-emphasizes counting, and provides strategies and games for learning the facts. The primary learning tool is the Cotter Abacus, a specially designed two-sided abacus that is both kinesthetic and visual.

Grouping

Grouping in 5s and 10s to expand subitizing

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Number Naming

Math way for number naming

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Visualizing

Visualizing quantities, strategies, and procedures

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Card Games

Card games for learning, practicing, and reviewing

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Dr. Cotter’s new book is here!!

Start Math Right: The Journey to Mathematics Excellence discusses how to think, not just what to think. Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding as a seasoned educator, are beginning your journey as a new teacher, or are a parent curious about better ways to teach math, this book offers insight, encouragement, and practical ideas.

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Summer Games!

We have summer games all mapped out for you!

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RS2 Level G & RS2 Level H Online Classes

Our online RS2 Level G class and RS2 Level H class meet twice per week. Each class will run from the first week of September 2025 through May 2026 and will cover the RS2 Level G and Level H materials. Students will meet in an online platform with a live teacher. Class sizes are limited to 15 students, so sign up before they are full!

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What our Customers Are Saying

Thank you so much for your RightStart Math Curriculum. I have been using it for 3 years with my son and my daughter is beginning her second year. I love the strategies you use for teaching math and the lessons are fun to teach.

Jennifer Traugott

My daughter is 7 and this is our 2nd year to use RightStart Math. She is in 2nd grade and is adding and subtracting 4 digits numbers with trading like it is nothing. She also can do her multiplications. The most amazing thing is that when she is somewhere and has to spend her money she is quick to tell them how much change she needs back. I have seen a lot of teenagers and adults who cannot do thi… Read more

Jana Owens

My daughter is in 4th grade this year. Math has always been a struggle for her, as it was for her father. I discovered that she has dyslexia (which is hereditary). I didn’t realize that had any effect on math, but I found out that people with dyslexia cannot learn with rote memorization or sequential skills. This makes it harder for them to remember math facts or how to do algorithms. Before I kne… Read more

Anna Knotts

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