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Saxon Math K Homeschool Kit (1st edition)
Kit includes teacher's manual (with complete schedule) and a consumable meeting book.…
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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 1 Homeschool Kit (1st edition)
Kit includes teacher's manual, student workbooks, meeting book, and math facts cards (flash cards).…
Recommended for ages: 6-8
6 7 8Saxon Algebra 1 Kit (Windows and Mac; 3rd edition)
Recommended for ages: 14-16
14 15 16Saxon Algebra 2 Kit (Windows and Mac; 3rd edition)
Recommended for ages: 15-17
15 16 17Saxon Math 2 Homeschool Kit (1st edition)
Kit includes teacher's manual, student workbooks and meeting book and math facts cards (flash cards).…
Recommended for ages: 7-8
7 8Saxon Advanced Math Kit (Windows and Mac; 2nd edition)
Recommended for ages: 16-18
16 17 18Saxon 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.…
Recommended for ages: 16-18
16 17 18Saxon Math 3 Homeschool Kit (1st edition)
Focuses on math in real-life situations. Uses simulations and games to teach and practice new concepts.…
Recommended for ages: 8-10
8 9 10Saxon Math 5/4 Kit (Windows and Mac; 3rd edition)
Includes student textbook (non consumable), solutions manual (non consumable), tests and worksheets (consumable).…
Recommended for ages: 9-11
9 10 11Saxon Math 6/5 Kit (Windows and Mac; 3rd edition)
Recommended for ages: 10-12
10 11 12Saxon Math 7/6 Kit (Windows and Mac; 4th edition)
Recommended for ages: 11-13
11 12 13Saxon Math 8/7 Kit (Windows and Mac; 3rd edition)
Recommended for ages: 12-14
12 13 14Saxon Algebra 1/2 Kit (Windows and Mac; 3rd edition)
Recommended for ages: 13-15
13 14 15Saxon Calculus Homeschool Kit (AP)
Recommended for ages: 17-18
17 18Learn more about the complete Saxon Calculus Homeschool Kit (AP) package and recommended resources
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Saxon Calculus Kit (Windows; 2nd edition)
Recommended for ages: 17-18
17 18Saxon 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).
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).
Saxon Math 1 Workbook & Fact Cards (1st edition)
(consumable)
Consumable. Materials for additional student to be taught at the same time.
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.)
Saxon Math 2 Workbook & Fact Cards (1st edition)
(consumable)
Materials for teaching an additional student at the same time.
Saxon Math Manipulatives Set S2
(Packaged in a reusable plastic storage container)
Complete set of manipulatives for Saxon Math 2 through 3.
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).
Saxon Math 3 Workbook & Fact Cards (1st edition)
(consumable)
Consumable. Materials for teaching an additional student at the same time.
Saxon Math Manipulatives Set S
(Packaged in a reusable plastic storage container)
Complete set of manipulatives for Saxon Math K or 1 through 3.
Saxon Math Manipulatives Set S3
(Packaged in a reusable plastic storage container)
Complete set of manipulatives for use with the Saxon Math 3.
Saxon Algebra 1 Test Packet (3rd edition)
Consumable. Additional tests for use with Saxon Algebra 1.
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.
Saxon Algebra 1 Solutions Manual (3rd edition)
Detailed solutions to the problems in Saxon Math - Algebra 1.
Saxon 1 Program
Saxon's Math 1 program is carefully planned and packaged in a homeschool kit to make your teaching experience easier.
Saxon Algebra 2 Test Packet (3rd edition)
Consumable. Additional tests for use with Saxon Algebra 2.
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.
Saxon Algebra 2 Solutions Manual (3rd edition)
Detailed solutions to the problems found in Saxon Math - Algebra 2.
Saxon 2 Program
Includes teacher's manual, student workbooks, meeting book, manipulatives set S2 and math facts cards (flash cards). First edition.
Saxon Advanced Math Test Packet (2nd edition)
Consumable. Saxon Advanced Math Test Packet (2nd edition).
Saxon Advanced Math Solutions Manual (2nd edition)
Detailed solutions to the problems found in Saxon Advanced Math
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.
Saxon 3 Program
Saxon's Math 3 program is carefully planned and packaged in a homeschool kit to make your teaching experience easier.
Saxon Math 5/4 Homeschool Kit (3rd edition)
Softbound student edition, Tests/Worksheets. Solutions Manual. Third edition.
Saxon Math 6/5 Homeschool Kit (3rd edition)
Softbound student edition, Tests/Worksheets. Solutions Manual. Third edition.
Saxon Math 7/6 Homeschool Kit (4th edition)
Softbound student edition, Tests/Worksheets. Solutions Manual. Fourth edition.
Saxon Algebra 1/2 Test Packet (3rd edition)
Consumable. Additional tests for use with Saxon Algebra 1/2.
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!
Saxon Algebra 1/2 Solutions Manual (3rd edition)
Detailed solutions to the problems in Saxon Algebra 1/2.
Saxon Math 8/7 Homeschool Kit (3rd edition)
Softbound student edition, Tests/Worksheets. Solutions Manual. Third 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.
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.
Saxon K Program
Kit includes teacher's manual (with complete schedule,) and a consumable meeting book.
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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.
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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+
