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Saxon Math

Saxon is probably the best-selling math program among homeschoolers. It takes an incremental (little by little) approach to math, introducing a new skill or principle each day, then reviewing these concepts and skills day after day for weeks.

Saxon's approach helps build students' confidence in their ability to "do" math successfully. Students who have used this program receive consistently high scores on standardized math tests.

The early elementary program includes and requires a lot of manipulative activities; indeed, it cannot be done without the appropriate manipulatives. It also includes lots of teacher's help in the form of instructions concerning exactly what to say and what to do. Saxon Publishers does not provide the necessary manipulatives for its early elementary program. Sonlight Curriculum, Ltd., as a service to our customers, has put together manipulative kits that include all the necessary manipulatives.

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Saxon Math K Homeschool Kit (1st edition)

Saxon Math K Homeschool Kit (1st edition)

Kit includes teacher's manual (with complete schedule) and a consumable meeting book.… more »

Recommended for ages: 5-8

5 6 7 8

Saxon Math 1 Homeschool Kit (1st edition)

Saxon Math 1 Homeschool Kit (1st edition)

Kit includes teacher's manual, student workbooks, meeting book, and math facts cards (flash cards).… more »

Recommended for ages: 6-8

6 7 8

Saxon Algebra 1 Kit (Windows and Mac; 3rd edition)

Saxon Algebra 1 Kit (Windows and Mac; 3rd edition)

Recommended for ages: 14-16

14 15 16

Saxon Algebra 2 Kit (Windows and Mac; 3rd edition)

Saxon Algebra 2 Kit (Windows and Mac; 3rd edition)

Recommended for ages: 15-17

15 16 17

Saxon Math 2 Homeschool Kit (1st edition)

Saxon Math 2 Homeschool Kit (1st edition)

Kit includes teacher's manual, student workbooks and meeting book and math facts cards (flash cards).… more »

Recommended for ages: 7-8

7 8

Saxon Advanced Math Homeschool Kit (2nd edition)

Saxon Advanced Math Homeschool Kit (2nd edition)

Advanced Mathematics is made up of five instructional components: Introduction of the New Increment, Examples with Complete Solutions, Practice of the Increment, Daily Problem Sets, and Cumulative Tests.… more »

Recommended for ages: 16-18

16 17 18

Saxon Math 3 Homeschool Kit (1st edition)

Saxon Math 3 Homeschool Kit (1st edition)

Focuses on math in real-life situations. Uses simulations and games to teach and practice new concepts.… more »

Recommended for ages: 8-10

8 9 10

Saxon Math 5/4 Kit (Windows and Mac; 3rd edition)

Saxon Math 5/4 Kit (Windows and Mac; 3rd edition)

Includes student textbook (non consumable), solutions manual (non consumable), tests and worksheets (consumable).… more »

Recommended for ages: 9-11

9 10 11

Saxon Math 6/5 Kit (Windows and Mac; 3rd edition)

Saxon Math 6/5 Kit (Windows and Mac; 3rd edition)

Recommended for ages: 10-12

10 11 12

Saxon Math 7/6 Kit (Windows and Mac; 4th edition)

Saxon Math 7/6 Kit (Windows and Mac; 4th edition)

Recommended for ages: 11-13

11 12 13

Saxon Calculus Homeschool Kit (AP)

Saxon Calculus Homeschool Kit (AP)

Recommended for ages: 17-18

17 18

Saxon Calculus Kit (Windows; 2nd edition)

Saxon Calculus Kit (Windows; 2nd edition)

Recommended for ages: 17-18

17 18

Saxon Math K Meeting Book (1st edition)

Saxon Math K Meeting Book (1st edition)

(consumable) Meeting book for teaching Saxon Math K a second time (meeting book is consumed each time the course is taught, not per student). more »

Recommended for ages: 5-8 5 6 7 8
$13.50

You could save $1.35


Item #KM09

Saxon Math 1 Meeting Book (1st edition)

Saxon Math 1 Meeting Book (1st edition)

(consumable) Meeting book for teaching Math 1 a second time. (Meeting book is consumed each time the course is taught). more »

Recommended for ages: 6-8 6 7 8
$13.50

You could save $1.35


Item #1M09

Saxon Math 1 Workbook & Fact Cards (1st edition)

Saxon Math 1 Workbook & Fact Cards (1st edition)

(consumable) Consumable. Materials for additional student to be taught at the same time. more »

Recommended for ages: 6-8 6 7 8
$25.00

You could save $2.50


Item #1M0SW

Saxon Math 2 Meeting Book (1st edition)

Saxon Math 2 Meeting Book (1st edition)

(consumable) Meeting book for teaching Math 2 a second time. (Meeting book is consumed each time the course is taught.) more »

Recommended for ages: 7-9 7 8 9
$13.50

You could save $1.35


Item #2M07

Saxon Math 2 Workbook & Fact Cards (1st edition)

Saxon Math 2 Workbook & Fact Cards (1st edition)

(consumable) Materials for teaching an additional student at the same time. more »

Recommended for ages: 7-9 7 8 9
$25.00

You could save $2.50


Item #2M0SW

Saxon Math Manipulatives Set S2

Saxon Math Manipulatives Set S2

(Packaged in a reusable plastic storage container) Complete set of manipulatives for Saxon Math 2 through 3. more »

Recommended for ages: 7-9 7 8 9
$57.95

You could save $5.79


Item #2M05

Saxon Math 3 Meeting Book (1st edition)

Saxon Math 3 Meeting Book (1st edition)

(consumable) Meeting book for teaching Math 3 a second time. (Meeting book is consumed each time the course is taught). more »

Recommended for ages: 8-10 8 9 10
$13.50

You could save $1.35


Item #3M10

Saxon Math 3 Workbook & Fact Cards (1st edition)

Saxon Math 3 Workbook & Fact Cards (1st edition)

(consumable) Consumable. Materials for teaching an additional student at the same time. more »

Recommended for ages: 8-10 8 9 10
$25.00

You could save $2.50


Item #3M0SW

Saxon Math Manipulatives Set S

Saxon Math Manipulatives Set S

(Packaged in a reusable plastic storage container) Complete set of manipulatives for Saxon Math K or 1 through 3. more »

Recommended for ages: 5-8 5 6 7 8
$72.95

You could save $7.29


Item #KM07

Saxon Math Manipulatives Set S3

Saxon Math Manipulatives Set S3

(Packaged in a reusable plastic storage container) Complete set of manipulatives for use with the Saxon Math 3. more »

Recommended for ages: 8-10 8 9 10
$29.95

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Item #3M07

Saxon Algebra 1 Homeschool Kit (3rd edition)

Saxon Algebra 1 Homeschool Kit (3rd edition)
$67.00

You could save $6.70


Item #171-05

Saxon Algebra 1 Test Packet (3rd edition)

Saxon Algebra 1 Test Packet (3rd edition)

Consumable. Additional tests for use with Saxon Algebra 1. more »

Recommended for ages: 14-16 14 15 16
$12.50

You could save $1.25


Item #171-12

DIVE CD Algebra 1 (Windows and Mac; 3rd Edition)

DIVE CD Algebra 1 (Windows and Mac; 3rd Edition)

May not be returned for refund if opened. Dr. David Shormann's DIVE CD is your video tutor for Saxon Math! Included in Saxon Algebra 1 Kit. more »

Recommended for ages: 14-16 14 15 16
$50.00

You could save $5.00


Item #171-13

Saxon Algebra 1 Solutions Manual (3rd edition)

Saxon Algebra 1 Solutions Manual (3rd edition)

Detailed solutions to the problems in Saxon Math - Algebra 1. more »

Recommended for ages: 14-16 14 15 16
$35.00

You could save $3.50


Item #171-14

Saxon Teacher - Algebra 1

Saxon Teacher - Algebra 1

CDROMs with over 130 hours of Algebra 1 content. more »

$89.99

You could save $9.00


Item #171-15

Saxon 1 Program

Saxon 1 Program

Saxon's Math 1 program is carefully planned and packaged in a homeschool kit to make your teaching experience easier. more »

Recommended for ages: 6-8 6 7 8
$169.45

You could save $16.94


Item #1MS

Saxon Algebra 2 Homeschool Kit (3rd edition)

Saxon Algebra 2 Homeschool Kit (3rd edition)
$67.00

You could save $6.70


Item #271-05

Saxon Algebra 2 Test Packet (3rd edition)

Saxon Algebra 2 Test Packet (3rd edition)

Consumable. Additional tests for use with Saxon Algebra 2. more »

Recommended for ages: 15-17 15 16 17
$12.50

You could save $1.25


Item #271-12

DIVE CD Algebra 2 (Windows and Mac; 3rd Edition)

DIVE CD Algebra 2 (Windows and Mac; 3rd Edition)

May not be returned for refund if opened. Dr. David Shormann's video tutor for Saxon Math! Included in the Saxon Algebra 2 Kit. more »

Recommended for ages: 15-17 15 16 17
$50.00

You could save $5.00


Item #271-13

Saxon Algebra 2 Solutions Manual (3rd edition)

Saxon Algebra 2 Solutions Manual (3rd edition)

Detailed solutions to the problems found in Saxon Math - Algebra 2. more »

Recommended for ages: 15-17 15 16 17
$32.00

You could save $3.20


Item #271-14

Saxon Teacher - Algebra 2

Saxon Teacher - Algebra 2

CDROMs containing over 110 hours of Algebra 2 content, more »

$89.99

You could save $9.00


Item #271-15

Saxon 2 Program

Saxon 2 Program

Includes teacher's manual, student workbooks, meeting book, manipulatives set S2 and math facts cards (flash cards). First edition. more »

Recommended for ages: 7-9 7 8 9
$154.45

You could save $15.44


Item #2MS

Saxon Advanced Math Test Packet (2nd edition)

Saxon Advanced Math Test Packet (2nd edition)

Consumable. Saxon Advanced Math Test Packet (2nd edition). more »

Recommended for ages: 16-18 16 17 18
$12.50

You could save $1.25


Item #371-12

Saxon Advanced Math Solutions Manual (2nd edition)

Saxon Advanced Math Solutions Manual (2nd edition)

Detailed solutions to the problems found in Saxon Advanced Math more »

Recommended for ages: 16-18 16 17 18
$36.00

You could save $3.60


Item #371-13

DIVE CD Advanced Math (Windows; 2nd Edition)

DIVE CD Advanced Math (Windows; 2nd Edition)

May not be returned for refund if opened. Dr. David Shormann's DIVE CD is your video tutor for Saxon Math! Included in Saxon Advanced Math Kit. more »

Recommended for ages: 16-18 16 17 18
$50.00

You could save $5.00


Item #371-14

Saxon Teacher - Advanced Math

Saxon Teacher - Advanced Math

CDROMs containing over 100 hours of Advanced Math content. more »

$89.99

You could save $9.00


Item #371-15

Saxon 3 Program

Saxon 3 Program

Saxon's Math 3 program is carefully planned and packaged in a homeschool kit to make your teaching experience easier. more »

Recommended for ages: 8-10 8 9 10
$129.45

You could save $12.94


Item #3MS

Saxon Math 5/4 Homeschool Kit (3rd edition)

Saxon Math 5/4 Homeschool Kit (3rd edition)

Softbound student edition, Tests/Worksheets. Solutions Manual. Third edition. more »

Recommended for ages: 9-11 9 10 11
$79.50

You could save $7.95


Item #4M04

Saxon Math 5/4 Tests/Worksheets (3rd edition)

Saxon Math 5/4 Tests/Worksheets (3rd edition)

Consumable. Tests and Worksheets only. Third edition. more »

Recommended for ages: 9-11 9 10 11
$19.50

You could save $1.95


Item #4M041

Saxon Math 6/5 Homeschool Kit (3rd edition)

Saxon Math 6/5 Homeschool Kit (3rd edition)

Softbound student edition, Tests/Worksheets. Solutions Manual. Third edition. more »

Recommended for ages: 10-12 10 11 12
$79.50

You could save $7.95


Item #5M04

Saxon Math 6/5 Tests/Worksheets (3rd edition)

Saxon Math 6/5 Tests/Worksheets (3rd edition)

Consumable. Tests/Worksheets only. Third edition. more »

Recommended for ages: 10-12 10 11 12
$19.50

You could save $1.95


Item #5M041

Saxon Math 7/6 Homeschool Kit (4th edition)

Saxon Math 7/6 Homeschool Kit (4th edition)

Softbound student edition, Tests/Worksheets. Solutions Manual. Fourth edition. more »

Recommended for ages: 11-13 11 12 13
$88.50

You could save $8.85


Item #6M04

Saxon Math 7/6 Tests/Worksheets (4th edition)

Saxon Math 7/6 Tests/Worksheets (4th edition)

Consumable. Tests/Worksheets only. 4th edition. more »

Recommended for ages: 11-13 11 12 13
$24.50

You could save $2.45


Item #6M041

Saxon Algebra 1/2 Homeschool Kit (3rd edition)

Saxon Algebra 1/2 Homeschool Kit (3rd edition)
$65.00

You could save $6.50


Item #7M01

Saxon Algebra 1/2 Test Packet (3rd edition)

Saxon Algebra 1/2 Test Packet (3rd edition)

Consumable. Additional tests for use with Saxon Algebra 1/2. more »

Recommended for ages: 13-15 13 14 15
$12.50

You could save $1.25


Item #7M0111

DIVE CD Algebra 1/2 (Windows and Mac; 3rd Edition)

DIVE CD Algebra 1/2 (Windows and Mac; 3rd Edition)

May not be returned for refund if opened. Dr. David Shormann's DIVE CD is your video tutor for Saxon Math! more »

Recommended for ages: 13-15 13 14 15
$50.00

You could save $5.00


Item #7M013

Saxon Algebra 1/2 Solutions Manual (3rd edition)

Saxon Algebra 1/2 Solutions Manual (3rd edition)

Detailed solutions to the problems in Saxon Algebra 1/2. more »

Recommended for ages: 13-15 13 14 15
$34.00

You could save $3.40


Item #7M02

Saxon Math 8/7 Homeschool Kit (3rd edition)

Saxon Math 8/7 Homeschool Kit (3rd edition)

Softbound student edition, Tests/Worksheets. Solutions Manual. Third edition. more »

Recommended for ages: 12-14 12 13 14
$88.50

You could save $8.85


Item #7M05

Saxon Math 8/7 Tests/Worksheets (3rd edition)

Saxon Math 8/7 Tests/Worksheets (3rd edition)

Consumable. Tests/Worksheets Only. Third edition. more »

Recommended for ages: 12-14 12 13 14
$24.50

You could save $2.45


Item #7M051

DIVE CD Math 8/7 - (Windows and Mac; 3rd Edition)

DIVE CD Math 8/7 - (Windows and Mac; 3rd Edition)

May not be returned for refund if opened. Dr. David Shormann's DIVE CD is your video tutor for Saxon Math! Third edition. Included in Saxon Math 8/7 Kit. more »

Recommended for ages: 12-14 12 13 14
$50.00

You could save $5.00


Item #7M053

Saxon Calculus Test Packet

Saxon Calculus Test Packet

Consumable. Additional tests for use with Saxon Calculus. more »

Recommended for ages: 17-18 17 18
$12.50

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Item #BM0111

DIVE CD AP Calculus (Windows and Mac)

DIVE CD AP Calculus (Windows and Mac)

May not be returned for refund if opened. Dr. David Shormann's DIVE CD is your video tutor for Saxon Math! Included in the Saxon Calculus Kit. more »

Recommended for ages: 17-18 17 18
$50.00

You could save $5.00


Item #BM012

Saxon Calculus Solutions Manual

Saxon Calculus Solutions Manual

Detailed solutions to the problems in Saxon Calculus. more »

Recommended for ages: 17-18 17 18
$37.00

You could save $3.70


Item #BM02

Saxon K Program

Saxon K Program

Kit includes teacher's manual (with complete schedule,) and a consumable meeting book. more »

Recommended for ages: 5-8 5 6 7 8
$136.45

You could save $13.64


Item #KMS


Learn More

The Saxon Math homeschool kits for K through 8/7 include everything you will need to teach one child. All books are softbound, black and white, and can be used with additional or successive students with purchase of additional consumable tests/worksheets.

The Saxon Math Home Study Kits for Algebra 1/2 and higher include hardback student books, answer keys to the homework problems, and a series of examinations with answers. Student books are hardback, black and white, about 400 pp, and non-consumable. Answer keys and tests are paperback. Tests are consumable.

Unless you were -- and still are -- an absolute whiz in algebra, you will find the Saxon Home Study Kits inadequate from Algebra 1/2 up. You truly need the solutions manuals that document how to acquire the answers.... (I speak from experience! I tried to do without. It was no fun...and I was an algebra whiz in high school.)

Note that it is not by choice that we "force" you to purchase the answer keys and test packets in addition to the solutions manuals in the upper grades. Saxon Publishers will not sell the student text by itself to homeschoolers. You must buy the full home study kit, including answer key and tests; then Saxon will permit you to purchase the solution manual as well.

My daughter HATES math. She would rather be tarred and feathered than to sit down and do her math. Yesterday we started her math program with Saxon and the DIVE CD. After two lessons, she was BEGGING me if she could go ahead and do a few more! Unbelievable!

— Liz, 18 August 2005

Strengths

Saxon Math prides itself on its ability to help marginal students acquire relatively high scores in standardized tests. It is extremely strong in the areas of arithmetic computation and mathematical principles (i.e., the "distributive principle," "commutative principle," etc.). It is relatively easy to teach and, from fourth grade up, requires little parental involvement.

Weaknesses

For students who don't require the drill, Saxon Math can be boring. In early elementary grades, it is relatively pricey. Compared to other programs on the market, it is weak on application1 and presentation.2

1. Saxon's emphasis on drill and repetition allows a student to perform well within a concept; thus, the results on standardized testing are good. But it does not emphasize problem solving that requires creatively moving from one concept to another or thinking "outside the box" -- precisely the sort of skill necessary to excel in higher mathematics.

As Tonya in VA put it, "Standardized tests tend to test computation more than concepts. To use math in physics, chemistry, and other applications computational skills are not enough. Students must understand the concept behind the computation and be able to apply the concept to a problem they may never have seen in math class. Saxon is weak in concepts."

2. Presentation includes the production and use of "modern" tools like charts, graphs, spread sheets/matrices, etc.

At high school level, Sonlight recommends Teaching Textbooks and Thinkwell Math Programs as "Best in Category."

Saxon Levels K-3

Saxon Levels 4-6

Saxon Levels 7, 8

Saxon levels 9+

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