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RightStart™ Mathematics Video Lessons, Grading & Support
Hands-on lessons using the Cotter Abacus and visualization strategies that develop true number sense and mathematical thinking. Coming soon to Nicole the Math Lady.
Program Partnership
In partnership with RightStart™ Mathematics
We work directly with the makers of RightStart™ so Nicole's video lessons fit the curriculum you already use at home. Here's what that means for your family.
An official partnership
Nicole the Math Lady is proud to partner with RightStart™ Mathematics to support families using the RightStart™ curriculum.
You bring the materials
Students are expected to have access to the official RightStart™ materials — the lessons, worktexts, and manipulatives for their level.
What we share
As part of our partnership, enrollment information may be shared with RightStart™ to confirm the necessary materials have been purchased.
Why RightStart™ Math?
Created by Dr. Joan A. Cotter, RightStart™ Math is a hands-on curriculum built on the knowledge that children learn math best through visualization, games, and understanding — not rote memorization.
Strong Number Sense
Students learn to visualize quantities and relationships between numbers building powerful mental math strategies and true number sense.
Hands-On Learning
Engaging Activities
Just wanted to say that my son absolutely adores your videos! You make such a difference and he is always smiling and laughing when he's watching. Also learning :) thanks for being a blessing to so many.
Lindsay Lamb
Homeschool Mom
Full Support for RightStart™ Mathematics, Levels C–F
We're currently developing RightStart™ Mathematics video lessons for our platform. We expect to start releasing them August 2026 — in time for the new school year. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when courses launch.
Nicole the Math Lady has been such a positive change for math in our home. My boys, ages 9 and 11, had tolerated and even dreaded math time before, but now they look forward to it.
Samantha Hamilton
Homeschool Mom
How it Works in 3 Simple Steps
Helps kids and teens understand math and build confidence in minutes a day.
Concise Video Lessons
Short, step-by-step explanations that actually make sense
Practice with Instant Feedback
Answers are checked instantly so your child knows what’s right or wrong, right away.
Encourages your kid to try again, learn why they missed it, and build real understanding.
Let your kid practice without relying on you to explain or check every problem.
Games & Activities
RightStart™ Math replaces repetitive drills with engaging math card games and hands-on activities to build deep understanding through play.
RightStart™ Math Games
Available at rightstartmath.com
Nicole gave us back our connection during math!
Her lessons made things click for my daughter, and I got to be the cheerleader again.
Julia Leinen
Homeschool Mom
Bonus Programs to Master the Basics
Math Facts That Stick
Transform math facts practice into an engaging game that builds automatic recall and confidence. Fun, fast-paced learning helps math facts stick for life.
What to Expect
How Nicole's video lessons and online grading line up with your books.
Number of Lessons
140–150
lessons per level
Video Lessons
Nicole works through the exact problems used in the Instructor's Guide.
Online Grading
You will not see the question or answer listed in online grading — you'll work from your own materials. Practice problems are in the student workbook; answers are in the teacher's guide or home instructor's manual.
How online grading worksWhat Nicole the Math Lady Says
Great Fit If Your Student:
Benefits from seeing and manipulating numbers through hands-on activities.
Enjoys playing games to practice math concepts.
Likes to talk through their thinking and explain how they solved a problem.
Not ideal if you are looking for a lot of traditional worksheets for your student to complete.
After taking advantage of several days of the free trial, my son can already tell that the rest of the year will be much better. Thank you for being a game changer for us. Math has become much less perplexing and is positive again.
Karen Stewart
Homeschool Mom
Find the Perfect
Starting Point
Moving from a different curriculum? Take the RightStart™ Math placement test to determine exactly where your student should begin.
Nicole gave us back our connection during math!
Her lessons made things click for my daughter, and I got to be the cheerleader again.
Julia Leinen
Homeschool Mom
Frequently Asked Questions
You will not see the question or answer listed in online grading. The practice-set problems can be found in the student workbook, and the answers can be found in the teacher's guide or home instructor's manual.
RightStart™ Mathematics Is Coming Soon
We're building RightStart™ Mathematics video lessons using the Cotter Abacus approach — releasing starting August 2026, in time for the new school year. Sign up and we'll email you the moment they're live.
No spam — just a one-time notification when we launch.