Time4Learning and Abeka® Curriculum Features

When you are researching the top homeschool curriculum options, you’ll likely be comparing them closely to find out which one(s) is/are the best fit for your family. Aside from being able to test them out for yourself, this is difficult unless you know what features each one offers.

Depending on your personal worldview, your family circumstances, your academic goals, and your child’s specific learning needs, you may be wondering things like:

Which homeschool curriculum offers daily lesson plans?
Which homeschool curriculum offers payment plans?
Which homeschool curriculum is not common core?
Which homeschool curriculum is fun to use?

Matching Homeschool Curriculum Features with Your Needs

Even when you know all the features of a curriculum and how it compares with other programs, it’s important to focus on the features that are most important to your family. For example, if both parents are working while homeschooling, you’ll want to focus on curricula that requires less preparation time and that allows students to work somewhat independently. If you are on a tight budget, then you’ll not only want an inexpensive program, but you’ll also want to be sure that you can cancel your subscription or return products that don’t work for you.

Before comparing and contrasting homeschool programs, make a list of your “must have” features followed by a list of “would be nice to have” features. Having this in front of you will help your homeschool curriculum research go faster and will quickly eliminate programs that you don’t need to spend time and effort exploring further.

Comparing the Features of Time4Learning and Abeka® Academy Homeschool Curriculum

If you have been considering both Time4Learning and Abeka® Academy homeschool curriculum, we have put together a chart of things to know about the features of each to make your comparison easier. Scan the categories below, and then if you want to know more about how Time4Learning works, you can take a short tour.

	Time4Learning	Abeka® Academy
Pricing Structure	Time4Learning Monthly subscription – no contracts	Abeka® Individual component or package purchase
Common Core Alignment	Time4Learning No*	Abeka® No*
Lesson Style	Time4Learning Multimedia online lessons	Abeka® Textbooks and/or video lessons
Worldview	Time4Learning Secular	Abeka® Christian
Access to more than one grade level	Time4Learning Yes	Abeka® No
Lesson plans available	Time4Learning Yes	Abeka® Yes
Grade levels available	Time4Learning PreK-12	Abeka® PreK-12
Automated Recordkeeping	Time4Learning Yes	Abeka® No
Parent input required	Time4Learning Parents choose how often and how much they want students to use the program. Time4Learning takes care of the rest.	Abeka® Depends on the type of instructional materials you purchase. Parents handle all grading and recordkeeping.
Internet connection required	Time4Learning Yes	Abeka® No
Live support hours	Time4Learning By phone or live chat, Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm EST	Abeka® By phone or live chat, Mon-Fri 8am-4:45pm CST
Parent Support Forum Available	Time4Learning Yes	Abeka® No

* While neither Time4Learning nor Abeka® is specifically aligned with Common Core standards, each of the programs has always met or exceeded recommended content standards. As both curricula are used by students worldwide, they are instead designed to meet the requirements and preferences of students across the U.S. and beyond.

Want to know more about how Time4learning compares with Abeka® Academy for homeschooling? You might be interested in:

*Time4Learning is not affiliated with Pensacola Christian College. Time4Learning’s purpose with this article is to provide information to families who are considering an eclectic approach to homeschooling or who wish to compare the benefits of using both curricula. Time4Learning’s products and services are not endorsed or sponsored by Pensacola Christian College. Abeka® is the registered trademark of Pensacola Christian College.

Online Curriculum for Homeschool, Afterschool and Summer Use

If you are just learning about Time4Learning, we’d suggest first looking at our interactive lesson demos.

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