Math Antics

Math Antics

Recommended Ages

3rd–8th grades

Math Antics is a free (with optional paid extras) video series that explains math concepts from basic arithmetic through early algebra and geometry using clear visuals and a friendly, humorous host. Created by a small team of educators and animators, the videos break down tricky topics into bite-sized chunks that kids can rewatch as needed. Parents like that the explanations are straightforward and not babyish, making them useful for older students who need review as well as younger learners meeting ideas for the first time. It’s not a full curriculum, but as a go-to library of explanations and practice sheets, Math Antics offers exceptional value at nearly no cost.

Great for roughly grades 3–9 who already have a primary math program but need clearer explanations, remediation, or preview lessons before encountering a new topic. It’s especially helpful for visual and auditory learners, and for parents who are rusty on middle-school math and want a quick refresher before teaching.

Pros

Homeschoolers almost universally praise Math Antics’ short, clear videos for helping tricky concepts “finally click”—the host’s explanations, diagrams, and examples make fractions, long division, and early algebra less intimidating, and kids can rewatch as needed. Because the videos are topic-based and mostly free, they’re easy to plug into any secular math curriculum as extra teaching or a different voice. 

Cons

Math Antics is not a full curriculum: practice is limited unless you purchase the optional worksheets, and there’s no adaptive system, placement, or built-in record-keeping. Some kids find the humor or pacing either too slow or too fast, and parents looking for rich problem-solving or discovery-based math will need to supplement elsewhere. 

Because it’s mainly a low‑cost digital membership plus free videos, some ESAs or charters may reimburse it as a supplemental math resource, but approval varies and isn’t guaranteed.

Free on YouTube or $20/year for printable worksheets

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Math Antics Mission

Math Antics exists to make foundational math concepts clear, approachable, and even fun for learners who might otherwise feel lost or intimidated. Through short, highly visual videos and matching practice materials, Rob and Jeremy break down topics like fractions, long division, and algebra into simple building blocks, emphasizing the "why" behind each procedure. Their goal is to give students and parents a friendly, affordable resource they can return to whenever they need a concept explained in plain language.

Math Antics Story

Math Antics began in 2008 when longtime friends Rob and Jeremy started dabbling in math video production, experimenting with ways to "animate" math so it would come to life for students. After plenty of trial and error, they realized that combining clear explanations, simple animation, and a bit of humor could make even tricky topics feel manageable. In 2010 they formed Math Plus Motion, LLC in Southern California and launched the Math Antics series online. For several years the project grew slowly, then exploded in popularity as teachers, homeschoolers, and YouTube viewers discovered the videos; by 2019 the channel had passed one million subscribers. Today Rob and Jeremy still run the tiny company themselves, continually adding new lessons and printable exercises.

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FAQ: Additional Details about Math Antics

In a typical session your child watches host Rob walk through fractions or long division on a clean whiteboard with simple animations and humor, then pauses to try a few problems on scratch paper or a printed worksheet.

Math Antics provides short, animated video lessons that explain core math concepts from upper‑elementary through early high school; families can watch free videos on YouTube or purchase a low‑cost annual website membership for ad‑free streaming and downloadable practice. 

Parents usually select topics, watch alongside or preview videos, and then correct or discuss practice work, while kids watch largely independently.

Students should be comfortable watching 8–12 minute videos and reading standard math notation; you choose lessons that match their current level, from basic arithmetic to pre‑algebra.

Math Antics provides clear, cartoon‑style explainer videos that break concepts down visually, which can help dyscalculic, ADHD, and autistic learners who struggled with abstract textbook explanations. Families can pause frequently, rewatch, and pair with manipulatives or practice problems at an appropriate level.

Math Antics is a library of short, clear, often funny video explanations that many neurodivergent kids enjoy. For dyscalculia it can be very helpful for “no one ever explained it that way before” moments, because the visuals and step‑by‑step narration are strong. It is not a full curriculum or multi‑sensory program, so students still need lots of hands-on practice, manipulatives, and untimed repetition elsewhere.

Great as a companion for many 2e math learners: clear, visual explanations and a bit of humor can lower anxiety and fill gaps quickly. Videos are easy to replay as many times as needed without stigma.

Math Antics is a library of short, clear, often funny video explanations that many neurodivergent kids enjoy. For dyscalculia it can be very helpful for “no one ever explained it that way before” moments, because the visuals and step‑by‑step narration are strong. It is not a full curriculum or multi‑sensory program, so students still need lots of hands-on practice, manipulatives, and untimed repetition elsewhere.

Website memberships are one‑year, non‑auto‑renewing licenses; there’s no widely advertised refund program, so families generally treat the fee as a small, non‑refundable purchase and simply choose not to renew.

Not a fit as a stand-alone program for families who want a complete, standards-aligned course with built-in assessments and daily lesson plans; also not ideal if your learner strongly dislikes learning from videos or needs a highly hands-on, manipulative-based approach.

For full curricula, families often pair or replace with Beast Academy, Right Start Math, or Illustrative Mathematics; computer-based alternatives include Khan Academy, Prodigy, or DreamBox for more adaptive practice. 

Math Antics periodically adds new topic videos and practice sheets and has reorganized content by skill strands so it’s easier to align with a main curriculum. 

Use Math Antics as a “concept clinic”: when your child is stuck, watch the relevant video together, pause frequently to work one example on paper, and then immediately do a few problems from their main curriculum to cement the idea.

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Meet Rob and Jeremy

Rob and Jeremy are the co-founders of Math Plus Motion, LLC and the creators of Math Antics. Rob serves as the on-screen instructor, drawing on his background in programming, animation, and graphic design to build clear visuals that support his explanations, while Jeremy brings expertise in physics, math, and art to script development and production. Together they handle everything from writing and animation to website maintenance and customer support, which allows them to keep the series affordable and focused on quality. Their shared belief is that when students really understand what is happening in a problem, math becomes far less scary—and even a little bit fun.